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trykkluftsbremse

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

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
4syllables

trykkluftbremse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

trykk-luft-brem-se

Pronunciation

/ˈtrʏklʊftsˌbræmːsə/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

trykk + luft + bremse

The word 'trykkluftsbremse' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'air brake'. It is divided into four syllables: trykk-luft-brem-se, with stress on the third syllable ('brem-'). The morphemes consist of a prefix 'trykk-' (pressure), root 'luft' (air), and root 'bremse' (brake). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A braking system that uses compressed air.

    Air brake

    Trykkluftsbremsen sviktet.

    Lastebilen har en kraftig trykkluftsbremse.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('brem-'), following the typical Norwegian penultimate stress pattern for words of this length.

Syllables

4
trykk/trʏk/
luft/lʊft/
brem/bræm/
se/sə/

trykk Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. luft Open syllable, simple structure.. brem Open syllable, stressed syllable.. se Closed syllable, reduced vowel.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'tr-' in 'trykk-').

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).

  • The linking 's' between 'luft' and 'bremse' does not form a separate syllable.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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