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sprengningsarbeid

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

4 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

sprengningsarbeid

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

spreng-nings-ar-beid

Pronunciation

/ˈsprɛŋnɪŋsɑrˌbɛi̯ð/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

spreng + nings + arbeid

The word 'sprengningsarbeid' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: spreng-nings-ar-beid. The primary stress falls on 'nings'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles. It consists of a prefix 'spreng-', a root 'nings-', and a suffix 'arbeid'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Blasting work, demolition work, excavation work involving explosives.

    Blasting work

    “Sprengningsarbeidet gikk som planlagt.”

    “Det er farlig å være nær sprengningsarbeid.”

    syn:sprengingrivningsarbeid
    ant:bygging

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nings').

Syllables

4
spreng/sprɛŋ/
nings/nɪŋs/
ar/ɑr/
beid/bɛi̯ð/

spreng — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'spr-', stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, onset 'n-'.. ar — Open syllable, onset 'ar-'.. beid — Closed syllable, onset 'b-'.

Word Parts

pre

spreng

From Old Norse 'sprengja' meaning 'to burst, split, explode'. Verb stem.

root

nings

Derivational suffix forming a verbal noun from 'ning'. Old Norse origin.

suf

arbeid

Meaning 'work'. Old Norse 'arbeið'. Noun.

Similar Words

van­n­kraft­verkjern­ba­ne­sta­sjonmas­kin­læ­ring

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.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy.

  • The 'r' in Norwegian is often retroflex, especially after vowels.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality might exist.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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