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topp-prestasjon

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4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

toppprestasjon

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

topp-pre-sta-sjon

Pronunciation

/tɔpː.prɛˈstɑː.ʃɔn/

Stress

0111

Morphemes

prest + -asjon

The word 'topp-prestasjon' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: topp-pre-sta-sjon. Stress falls on the final syllable 'sjon'. The word consists of the root 'prest' with the suffix '-asjon' and the compound element 'topp'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel break rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Exceptional or outstanding performance; a top achievement.

    Top performance

    Hun viste en imponerende topp-prestasjon.

    Dette er hans beste topp-prestasjon til nå.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'sjon' (1). 'topp' receives some stress, but less than 'sjon' (1). 'pre' and 'sta' are unstressed (0).

Syllables

4
topp/tɔpː/
pre/prɛ/
sta/stɑː/
sjon/ʃɔn/

topp Closed syllable, stressed (though less prominent than in 'prestasjon').. pre Open syllable, part of the root.. sta Open syllable, part of the root.. sjon Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.

Onset Maximization

Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.

Vowel Break

Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.

Compound Word Rule

Syllabification within compound words follows the rules for individual words.

  • The double 'p' in 'topp' doesn't affect syllable division.
  • Regional dialects might exhibit minor vowel variations.
  • Compound word stress patterns can be complex but generally fall on the last element.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025
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