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rettsavgjørelse

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
4syllables

rettsavgjørelsere

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

retts-avgjør-else-re

Pronunciation

/rɛtsˈavɡjøːɾˌelsə/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

retts- + avgjør- + -else

The word 'rettsavgjørelse' is divided into four syllables: retts-avgjør-else-re. The primary stress falls on 'avgjør'. It's a complex noun derived from Old Norse roots, meaning 'legal decision'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A formal decision made by a court of law.

    Legal decision, judgement

    “Rettsavgjørelsen ble anket.”

    “Vi respekterer rettsavgjørelsen.”

    syn:domkjennelse
    ant:anke

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('avgjør'). The other syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

4
retts/rɛts/
avgjør/ˈavɡjøːɾ/
else/ˌelsə/
re/ɾə/

retts — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Contains the prefix 'retts-'.. avgjør — Stressed syllable, contains the root 'avgjør-'. Closed syllable.. else — Unstressed syllable, contains the suffix '-else'. Open syllable.. re — Unstressed syllable, contains the suffix '-e'. Open syllable.

Word Parts

pre

retts-

Old Norse origin, related to 'law' or 'right'.

root

avgjør-

Old Norse origin, meaning 'to decide'.

suf

-else

Old Norse origin, nominalizing suffix indicating action or result.

Similar Words

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Onset Maximization

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

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Sonority Sequencing

Consonant clusters are generally ordered according to sonority.

  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization.
  • The 'j' sound can sometimes be slightly reduced or assimilated.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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