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skadeslausholdelse

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

6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

skadeslausholdelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ska-des-laus-hold-el-se

Pronunciation

/skɑːdəsˌlɑʊ̯ʃɔldɛlsə/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

skade + laus + holdelse

The word 'skadeslausholdelse' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'damage compensation'. It is divided into six syllables: ska-des-laus-hold-el-se. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('slaushold'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Compensation for damage; indemnity.

    Damage compensation, indemnity.

    Hun krevde skadeslausholdelse etter ulykken.

    Forsikringsselskapet betalte skadeslausholdelse.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('slaushold'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.

Syllables

6
ska/skɑː/
des/dəs/
laus/lɑʊ̯s/
hold/hɔld/
el/ɛl/
se/sə/

ska Open syllable, onset 'sk', nucleus 'a'. des Closed syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'e', coda 's'. laus Closed syllable, onset 'l', diphthong nucleus 'au', coda 's'. hold Closed syllable, onset 'h', nucleus 'o', coda 'ld'. el Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'e'. se Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'e'

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the syllable.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus (or diphthong).

Coda Formation

Consonants following the nucleus form the coda.

  • The word is a compound noun, which influences the stress pattern.
  • Consonant clusters are common in Norwegian and follow established rules.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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