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luftforsvarssystem

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5 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “luftforsvarssystem” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
5syllables

luftforsvarsystem

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

luft-fors-var-sys-tem

Pronunciation

/lʉftfɔʂˈvɑːrsʏstɛm/

Stress

00011

Morphemes

luft + forsvar + system

The word 'luftforsvarssystem' is a compound noun syllabified as luft-fors-var-sys-tem, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'sys'. It consists of the prefix 'luft' (air), the root 'forsvar' (defense), and the suffix 'system' (system). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A system designed to defend against attacks from the air.

    Air defense system

    “Det nye luftforsvarssystemet er svært effektivt.”

    “Regjeringen investerer i et moderne luftforsvarssystem.”

    syn:flyforsvarluftvern

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sys'). Norwegian typically stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.

Syllables

5
luft/lʉft/
fors/fɔʂ/
var/vɑːr/
sys/sʏs/
tem/tɛm/

luft — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative.. fors — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiceless fricative.. var — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced fricative.. sys — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a voiceless fricative. Stressed syllable.. tem — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced stop.

Word Parts

pre

luft

Old Norse origin, meaning 'air'.

root

forsvar

Old Norse origin, meaning 'defense'.

suf

system

Greek origin (via English/German), meaning 'system'.

Similar Words

vær­sys­temfors­vars­budsjettda­ta­sys­tem

Onset Maximization

Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen with 'l', 'f', 'v', 's' and 'rs'.

Vowel Centering

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

Stress Rule

Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of this length.

  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
  • The 'rs' cluster is a common feature and is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

Nearby Words

17 words
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