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retrettstilling

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4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

retrettstilling

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

re-trett-stil-ling

Pronunciation

/rɛˈtrɛtːˌstilːɪŋ/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

retrett + still + ing

The Norwegian word 'retrettstilling' is divided into four syllables: re-trett-stil-ling. It's a compound noun with a prefix from French, a root from Old Norse, and a common Norwegian suffix. Stress falls on the first syllable. The geminate 'tt' and 'st' cluster are key phonological features.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A position or state of withdrawal, often used in military strategy.

    Withdrawal position, fallback position

    “Soldatene inntok retrettstilling.”

    “Han planla en retrettstilling i tilfelle fienden angrep.”

    syn:tilbaketrekkingreserveposisjon
    ant:angrepstillingfremrykning

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('re'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable.

Syllables

4
re/rɛ/
trett/ˈtrɛtː/
stil/stil/
ling/ɪŋ/

re — Open syllable, stressed.. trett — Closed syllable, contains geminate consonant.. stil — Open syllable.. ling — Closed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

retrett

Derived from French *retraite* (retreat), compounding element.

root

still

From Old Norse *stilla* (to stand, be still), indicates a state or position.

suf

ing

Common Norwegian suffix forming nouns denoting a state, action, or result.

Similar Words

fo­tbal­lagbes­te­faru­ni­ver­si­te­tet

Maximizing Onset

Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.

Geminate Consonant Rule

Geminate consonants are generally treated as part of the following syllable.

  • The geminate 'tt' influences syllable weight.
  • The 'st' cluster is a common and permissible onset.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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