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kviletidsbestemmelse

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

7 syllables
20 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
7syllables

kviletidsbestemmelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kvi-le-tids-be-stem-mel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈkvɪːlɛˌtɪdsbɛstɛmːɛlsə/

Stress

0001000

Morphemes

kvi- + tid- + -sbestemmelse

The word 'kviletidsbestemmelse' is a Norwegian compound noun syllabified based on open syllable preference and consonant cluster resolution. Stress falls on the penult syllable 'stem'. It consists of the prefix 'kvi-', root 'tid-', and suffix '-sbestemmelse', and means 'rest time determination'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The determination or regulation of rest time.

    Rest time determination

    Bedriften har en klar kviletidsbestemmelse.

    Arbeidstilsynet kontrollerer at kviletidsbestemmelsen overholdes.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penult syllable 'stem' (be-stem-). Norwegian compounds often shift stress to the penult.

Syllables

7
kvi/kviː/
le/lɛ/
tids/tɪds/
be/bɛ/
stem/stɛmː/
mel/mɛl/
se/sə/

kvi Open syllable, initial syllable.. le Open syllable, part of the prefix.. tids Closed syllable, contains the root 'tid' and genitive marker.. be Open syllable, beginning of the suffix.. stem Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. mel Open syllable, part of the suffix.. se Open syllable, final syllable.

Open Syllable Preference

Norwegian favors open syllables (CV), leading to syllable divisions that maximize CV structures.

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables where possible.

Compound Word Stress

Stress typically falls on the penult in Norwegian compound words.

  • The 'kv' cluster is treated as a single unit.
  • The genitive '-s-' is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025
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