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forretningsbrev

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4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

forretningsbrev

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-ret-nings-brev

Pronunciation

/fɔˈrɛtnɪŋsbɾɛv/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

for + ret + nings

The word 'forretningsbrev' is divided into four syllables: for-ret-nings-brev. The stress falls on 'ret'. Syllabification follows the Onset-Rime principle, accommodating consonant clusters. It's a compound noun with Old Norse roots.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A letter pertaining to business matters.

    Business letter

    “Jeg må sende et forretningsbrev i morgen.”

    syn:firmabrev
    ant:privat brev

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'ret'.

Syllables

4
for/fɔr/
ret/rɛt/
nings/nɪŋs/
brev/brɛv/

for — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'or'. ret — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'et'. nings — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ings'. brev — Open syllable, onset 'br', rime 'ev'

Word Parts

pre

for

Old Norse origin, indicates purpose

root

ret

Old Norse *rettr*, meaning 'right, correct'

suf

nings

Old Norse genitive suffix, forms a noun

Similar Words

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Onset-Rime

Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).

  • Consonant clusters are common in Norwegian and are handled within the Onset-Rime structure.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/16/2025

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