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kommunestyrelov

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

6 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

kommunestyrelov

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kom-mu-ne-sty-re-lov

Pronunciation

/kɔmːuˈneːstyːreˌlɔv/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

kommun- + -styre- + -lov

The word 'kommunestyrelov' is a compound noun syllabified as kom-mu-ne-sty-re-lov, with stress on the penultimate syllable 're'. It's composed of 'kommune' (municipality), 'styre' (council), and 'lov' (law). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A law governing the operations and responsibilities of a municipal council.

    Municipal council law

    Endringer i kommunestyreloven trådte i kraft i går.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 're'. Norwegian stress is relatively weak.

Syllables

6
kom/kɔm/
mu/mu/
ne/neː/
sty/styː/
re/re/
lov/lɔv/

kom Open syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel nucleus 'ɔ'. mu Open syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel nucleus 'u'. ne Open syllable, onset consonant 'n', long vowel nucleus 'eː'. sty Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'st', long vowel nucleus 'yː'. re Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel nucleus 'e' - stressed syllable. lov Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel nucleus 'ɔv'

Onset Maximization

Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable requires a vowel sound as its nucleus.

Compound Word Syllabification

Division occurs between the morphemes of compound words.

  • The final 'v' in 'lov' can be reduced or dropped in colloquial speech, but doesn't affect formal syllabification.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but don't alter syllable boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/14/2025
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