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smaksforsterker

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

smaksforsterker

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

smak-sfor-ster-ker

Pronunciation

/smɑksfɔʂˈtɛrkər/

Stress

0001

Morphemes

for- + smak-sterk + -er

The word 'smaksforsterker' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: smak-sfor-ster-ker. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the roots 'smak' (taste) and 'sterk' (strong) with the prefix 'for-' and suffix '-er'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A substance added to food to enhance its flavor.

    Flavor enhancer

    “Denne suppen inneholder en smaksforsterker.”

    “Mange unngår mat med smaksforsterkere.”

    syn:smakstilsetningaromastoff
    ant:smaksdempende middel

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ster').

Syllables

4
smak/smɑk/
sfor/sfɔr/
ster/stɛr/
ker/kər/

smak — Open syllable, short vowel.. sfor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ster — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ker — Closed syllable, consonant onset.

Word Parts

pre

for-

Old Norse origin, intensifier

root

smak-sterk

smak (taste) and sterk (strong) - Old Norse roots

suf

-er

Noun-forming suffix, Old Norse origin

Similar Words

van­ne­mel­onfot­ball­skoda­ta­mask­in

Onset Maximization

Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Nucleus

Every syllable must have a vowel nucleus.

Syllable Closure

Syllables are closed by consonants.

  • Retroflex 'r' sound in some dialects, doesn't affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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