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ungdomsherberge

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5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

ungdomsherberge

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ung-doms-her-ber-ge

Pronunciation

/ˈʊŋdɔmsˌhɛrbærɡə/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

ungdoms- + her- + berge

The word 'ungdomsherberge' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ung-doms-her-ber-ge. Stress falls on the second syllable ('her-'). The morphemes indicate youth and a place of lodging. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A hostel specifically for young people.

    Youth hostel

    “Vi bodde på et ungdomsherberge i Bergen.”

    “Ungdomsherberget var fullt av turister.”

    syn:UngdomshjemVandrerhjem
    ant:HotellLuksushotell

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('her-').

Syllables

5
ung/ʊŋ/
doms/dɔms/
her/hɛr/
ber/bær/
ge/ɡə/

ung — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. doms — Closed syllable, with nasal consonant.. her — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ber — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ge — Open syllable, reduced vowel.

Word Parts

pre

ungdoms-

Old Norse origin, indicates youth.

root

her-

Old Norse origin, indicates lodging.

suf

berge

Old Norse origin, forms the noun.

Similar Words

venn­skaphjem­me­ba­nefjell­topp

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters

Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.

  • The pronunciation of 'g' at the end of 'ungdoms-' can vary.
  • Regional variations in vowel reduction may affect syllable boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

Nearby Words

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