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hviletidsbestemmelse

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

7 syllables
20 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
7syllables

hviletidsbestemmelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

hvi-le-tids-be-stem-mel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈhviːləˌtidsbɛˈstɛmːəlse/

Stress

0001000

Morphemes

hvi- + le- + tids-be-stem-mel-se

The word 'hviletidsbestemmelse' is a complex Norwegian noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing open syllables and avoiding complex onsets, resulting in the division 'hvi-le-tids-be-stem-mel-se'. Primary stress falls on the 'be-' syllable. The word means 'rest time regulation'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A regulation or determination concerning rest time.

    Rest time regulation

    Bedriften følge hviletidsbestemmelsen.

    Det er viktig å respektere hviletidsbestemmelsen for å sikre arbeidernes helse.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the syllable 'be-', which is the first syllable of the root within the compound word. This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.

Syllables

7
hvi/hviː/
le/lə/
tids/tids/
be/bɛ/
stem/stɛmː/
mel/mɛl/
se/sə/

hvi Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. le Open syllable, vowel is schwa.. tids Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ds'.. be Open syllable, stressed syllable.. stem Closed syllable, long consonant 'm'.. mel Open syllable.. se Open syllable, vowel is schwa.

Open Syllable Preference

Norwegian favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible. Syllable boundaries are placed to maximize open syllables.

Avoidance of Complex Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally avoided at the beginning of a syllable. Syllable boundaries are placed to break up complex onsets.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting the above rules.

  • Regional variations in vowel quality might exist, but do not affect syllable boundaries.
  • The infix '-be-' is a common element in Norwegian compound words and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025
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