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pensjonsbestemmelse

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

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

pensjonsbestemmelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

pens-jons-bestem-mel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛnsjʊnsbɛstɛmːəlse/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

pensjons- + bestem- + -melse

The word 'pensjonsbestemmelse' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'pension regulation'. It is divided into five syllables: pens-jons-bestem-mel-se, with primary stress on the second syllable. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and vowel-based division. It consists of a prefix 'pensjons-', a root 'bestem-', and a suffix '-melse'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A regulation or provision relating to pensions.

    Pension regulation/provision

    “De nye pensjonsbestemmelsene trer i kraft neste år.”

    “Hun klaget over de uklare pensjonsbestemmelsene.”

    syn:pensjonsordningpensjonsregel

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be' in 'bestem'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but longer words often have secondary stresses.

Syllables

5
pens/pɛns/
jons/jʊns/
bestem/bɛstɛm/
mel/mɛl/
se/sə/

pens — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. jons — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. bestem — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. mel — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable.

Word Parts

pre

pensjons-

Derived from 'pensjon' (pension), ultimately from Latin 'pensionem'. Indicates relation to pensions.

root

bestem-

From Old Norse 'bestemma' (to determine, decide).

suf

-melse

Noun-forming suffix indicating a result or process. Related to 'bestemme'.

Similar Words

ar­beids­li­vetfor­si­krings­ord­ningut­dan­nings­sys­te­met

Maximize Onsets

Prioritize placing consonants at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority hierarchy.

  • Geminate consonant 'mm' in 'bestemmelse' is crucial for pronunciation.
  • The 'sj' digraph represents a single phoneme /ʃ/.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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