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vannforurensing

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

vannforurensing

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

vann-for-u-ren-sing

Pronunciation

/vɑnːfɔrʊˈreːnsɪŋ/

Stress

00100

Morphemes

for + vann/ren + sing

The word 'vannforurensing' is divided into five syllables: vann-for-u-ren-sing. Primary stress falls on 'ren'. It's a compound noun formed from 'vann' (water), 'for-' (concerning), 'u' (connecting vowel), 'ren' (clean), and '-sing' (process/result). Syllable division follows Norwegian's preference for open syllables and morpheme boundaries.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Contamination of water

    Water pollution

    “Vannforurensing er et stort problem i mange land.”

    syn:forurensning av vannvannskade
    ant:vannrensingrent vann

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ren').

Syllables

5
vann/vɑnː/
for/fɔr/
u/ʊ/
ren/reːn/
sing/sɪŋ/

vann — Open syllable, long vowel due to doubled 'n'. for — Open syllable. u — Open syllable, connecting vowel. ren — Open syllable, primary stress. sing — Closed syllable

Word Parts

pre

for

Old Norse *fyrir* meaning 'before, for, concerning'

root

vann/ren

vann: Old Norse *vatn* meaning 'water'; ren: Old Norse *hreinn* meaning 'clean, pure'

suf

sing

Old Norse *-ing* denoting a process or result

Similar Words

sol­skinnfjell­toppbords­kive

Open Syllable Preference

Norwegian favors syllables ending in vowels.

Compound Word Division

Division occurs at morpheme boundaries where possible, often using connecting vowels.

  • The 'u' is a connecting vowel and doesn't follow typical syllable division rules, but facilitates pronunciation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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