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velferdsbygning

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

velferdsbygning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

vel-ferd-s-byg-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈvɛlfæːrsˌbʏɡnɪŋ/

Stress

10001

Morphemes

velferd, bygning

The word 'velferdsbygning' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: vel-ferd-s-byg-ning. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the roots 'velferd' and 'bygning' connected by a linking 's'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A building dedicated to welfare services.

    Welfare building

    “Den nye velferdsbygningen skal stå ferdig neste år.”

    “Kommunen planlegger å bygge en velferdsbygning i sentrum.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('byg').

Syllables

5
vel/vɛl/
ferd/fæːrd/
s/s/
byg/bʏɡ/
ning/nɪŋ/

vel — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ferd — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. s — Syllable consisting of a single consonant, linking morpheme.. byg — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ning — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.

Maximize Onsets

Norwegian favors placing consonants at the beginning of syllables.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.

  • The 'd' in 'velferd' can be reduced or elided in colloquial speech.
  • The linking 's' often forms a minimal syllable.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025
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