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forurensingslov

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5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

forurensingslov

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-u-ren-sings-lov

Pronunciation

/fɔˈrʉːrɛnsɪŋsˌlɔv/

Stress

0 0 0 1 0

Morphemes

for- + uren- + -lov

The word 'forurensingslov' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: for-u-ren-sings-lov. Primary stress falls on 'sings'. Syllabification follows onset-rime division and the principle of a single vowel forming a syllable. The word consists of a prefix, root, and two suffixes with Old Norse origins.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A law regulating pollution control.

    Pollution Control Law

    “Den nye forurensingsloven trådte i kraft i går.”

    “Bedriften må overholde forurensingsloven.”

    syn:Miljølovgivning

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sings'.

Syllables

5
for/fɔr/
u/uː/
ren/rɛn/
sings/ˈsɪŋs/
lov/lɔv/

for — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'or'. u — Single vowel syllable. ren — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'en'. sings — Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'ings', primary stress. lov — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ov'

Word Parts

pre

for-

Old Norse origin, intensifying prefix

root

uren-

Old Norse origin, meaning 'unclean'

suf

-lov

Old Norse origin, meaning 'law'

Similar Words

mi­ljø­vernar­beids­mi­ljøe­ner­gi­for­sy­ning

Onset-Rime Division

Maximizing onsets while respecting vowel sounds.

Vowel as Syllable

Single vowels constitute a syllable.

  • Complex consonant clusters are common in Norwegian.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/16/2025

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