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jernbanestrekning

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

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

jernbanestrekning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

jern-ban-e-strek-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈjæːrnˌbɑːnəˌstrɛkːnɪŋ/

Stress

10010

Morphemes

jernbane-strek + -ning

The word 'jernbanestrekning' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: jern-ban-e-strek-ning. Primary stress falls on 'strek'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word is composed of Old Norse roots and a nominalizing suffix.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A railway line; a section of railway track.

    Railway line

    “Den nye jernbanestrekningen vil forbinde byene.”

    “Arbeidet på jernbanestrekningen er forsinket.”

    syn:jernbanelinjestrekning

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('strek').

Syllables

5
jern/jæːrn/
ban/bɑːn/
e/ə/
strek/strɛkː/
ning/nɪŋ/

jern — Closed syllable with a complex onset.. ban — Closed syllable with a simple onset.. e — Open syllable, a short vowel.. strek — Closed syllable with a complex onset and a geminated consonant.. ning — Closed syllable with a velar nasal coda.

Word Parts

root

jernbane-strek

Combination of Old Norse roots meaning iron, path, and stretch.

suf

-ning

Old Norse nominalizing suffix.

Similar Words

fo­tball­ba­neda­ta­maskinar­beids­styr­ke

Maximize Onsets

Prioritized forming syllables with consonant clusters as onsets.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Sonority Sequencing

Consonants are ordered by sonority within the onset and coda.

  • Gemination of 'k' in 'strek' affects syllable weight.
  • Compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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