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førstehjelpskurs

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

førstehjelpskurs

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

før-ste-hjel-ps-kurs

Pronunciation

/ˈfœrsteˌhjelpskʊrs/

Stress

10001

Morphemes

første + hjelp + kurs

The Norwegian word *førstehjelpskurs* (first aid course) is divided into *før-ste-hjel-ps-kurs*. It follows rules maximizing onsets and allowing syllabic consonants. The primary stress is on the first syllable.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A course providing training in providing initial care for an ill or injured person.

    First aid course

    Jeg meldte meg et førstehjelpskurs.

    Hun har fullført et førstehjelpskurs.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable (*første*).

Syllables

5
før/fœr/
ste/ste/
hjel/hjel/
ps/ps/
kurs/kʊrs/

før Open syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'œr'. ste Closed syllable, onset 'st', nucleus 'e'. hjel Open syllable, onset 'hj', nucleus 'el'. ps Closed syllable, onset 'ps', nucleus absent (syllabic consonant). kurs Closed syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'u', coda 'rs'

Maximize Onsets

Prioritize placing consonants as onsets of syllables.

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Permissible consonant clusters are grouped into the onset.

Syllabic Consonants

Consonants can function as the nucleus of a syllable in certain contexts.

  • The 'ps' cluster is a potential point of variation, but is permissible in Norwegian.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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