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forretningsførsel

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

forretningsførsel

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-ret-nings-før-sel

Pronunciation

/fɔˈrɛtnɪŋsfœːrsl̩/

Stress

01010

Morphemes

for- + retnings- + -førsel

The word 'forretningsførsel' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: for-ret-nings-før-sel. Stress falls on the second syllable ('ret'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels, with a final syllable containing a syllabic consonant.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Administration of a business.

    Business management

    Hun har ansvar for all forretningsførsel.

    God forretningsførsel er viktig for suksess.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ret'), which is the beginning of the root.

Syllables

5
for/fɔr/
ret/rɛtn/
nings/ˈnɪŋs/
før/ˈfœːr/
sel/sl̩/

for Open syllable, initial syllable.. ret Closed syllable, containing the root's initial part.. nings Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and potential syllabic /s/.. før Closed syllable, containing the suffix's initial part.. sel Closed syllable, containing a syllabic /l/.

Maximize Onset

Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the syllable.

Vowel Division

Syllable division typically occurs before a vowel.

Syllabic Consonant

Consonants like /l/ can function as syllable nuclei in certain contexts.

  • The potential for a syllabic /s/ in 'nings'.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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