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konfirmasjonsselskap

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

6 syllables
20 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

konfirmasjonsselskap

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kon-fir-ma-sjons-sel-skap

Pronunciation

/kɔn.fɪr.maˈsjøːn.sɛl.skɑp/

Stress

000101

Morphemes

kon + firmasjon + selskap

The word 'konfirmasjonsselskap' is divided into six syllables based on Norwegian syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a compound noun with Latin and Old Norse origins.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Confirmation party/company

    Confirmation celebration

    Vi skal i et stort konfirmasjonsselskap neste uke.

Stress pattern

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

Syllables

6
kon/kɔn/
fir/fɪr/
ma/ma/
sjons/sjøːn/
sel/sɛl/
skap/skɑp/

kon Open syllable, initial syllable.. fir Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ma Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sjons Closed syllable, consonant cluster with glide.. sel Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. skap Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.

Open Syllable Preference

Norwegian generally prefers open syllables (ending in a vowel).

Consonant Cluster Maintenance

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they don't violate sonority sequencing principles.

  • Potential palatalization of /s/ to /ʃ/ before /j/ in 'sjons' in some dialects.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025
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