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vannstandsmerke

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

vannstandsmerke

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

vann-stands-mer-ke

Pronunciation

/vɑnːˈstɑnsˌmær̥kə/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

vannstands + merke

The word 'vannstandsmerke' is divided into four syllables: vann-stands-mer-ke. The primary stress falls on 'stands'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CCV structures. The word is a compound noun derived from Germanic roots.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A mark indicating the water level; a high-water mark.

    Water level mark

    “Etter flommen kunne man se vannstandsmerket på veggen.”

    “Vannstandsmerket viste at vannet hadde stått høyt.”

    syn:vannlinjeflommerke

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'stands' (/ˈstɑns/).

Syllables

4
vann/vɑnː/
stands/ˈstɑns/
mer/mær/
ke/kə/

vann — Open syllable, CV structure.. stands — Closed syllable, CCV structure, primary stress.. mer — Open syllable, CV structure.. ke — Open syllable, CV structure.

Word Parts

root

vannstands

Derived from Old Norse 'vatn' (water) and 'stå' (to stand)

suf

merke

From Old Norse 'merki' (mark, sign)

Similar Words

van­n­ko­kerstrand­mer­kelands­dek­ken­de

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.

CV/CCV Structure

Syllables generally follow a Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Consonant Cluster-Vowel (CCV) structure.

  • The 'st' cluster is a common and accepted onset in Norwegian.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

Nearby Words

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