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tilbakeslagsventil

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

6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

tilbakeslagsventil

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

til-ba-ke-slags-ven-til

Pronunciation

/tɪlˈbɑːkəˌslɑːɡsˌvɛntɪl/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

til + bake-slags-ven + -til

The word 'tilbakeslagsventil' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into six syllables: til-ba-ke-slags-ven-til. The primary stress falls on 'slags'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and treating consonant clusters as single units when they form meaningful morphemes. The word's morphemic structure reveals Old Norse origins and a function related to preventing backflow.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A valve that prevents backflow in a pipe or system.

    Check valve

    En tilbakeslagsventil er viktig for å hindre at vannet renner tilbake i drikkevannssystemet.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'slags'

Syllables

6
til/tɪl/
ba/bɑː/
ke/kə/
slags/ˈslɑːɡs/
ven/vɛn/
til/tɪl/

til Open syllable, unstressed.. ba Open syllable, unstressed.. ke Open syllable, unstressed.. slags Closed syllable, primary stress.. ven Open syllable, unstressed.. til Open syllable, unstressed.

Open Syllable Preference

Norwegian favors syllables ending in vowels.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters forming meaningful morphemes are treated as single syllable units.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are divided based on morphemic boundaries and phonological naturalness.

  • Regional vowel variations may exist, but do not alter syllable boundaries.
  • The 'slags' syllable is a key point due to the consonant cluster, but it's treated as a single unit due to its semantic importance.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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