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yrkesveiledning

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

yrkesveiledning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

yr-kes-vei-led-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈyːrkəsveɪ̯lɛdˌniŋ/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

yrkes, vei, led + -ning

The word 'yrkesveiledning' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: yr-kes-vei-led-ning. Stress falls on the second syllable 'vei'. The word is formed from Old Norse roots and a Germanic suffix, denoting occupational guidance. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centrality.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Guidance or counseling related to career choices and vocational training.

    Occupational guidance, career counseling

    Hun fikk god yrkesveiledning skolen.

    Yrkesveiledning er viktig for ungdom.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'vei'. Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of compound words, but the length and complexity of 'yrkes' shift the stress.

Syllables

5
yr/ʏrk/
kes/kəs/
vei/veɪ/
led/lɛd/
ning/niŋ/

yr Open syllable, containing the rounded vowel /ʏ/ and the alveolar consonant /r/.. kes Closed syllable, containing the velar consonant /k/ and the schwa /ə/.. vei Open syllable, containing the voiced labiodental fricative /v/ and the diphthong /eɪ/.. led Closed syllable, containing the alveolar lateral approximant /l/ and the open-mid front vowel /ɛ/.. ning Closed syllable, containing the alveolar nasal /n/ and the high back rounded vowel /ɪ/.

Onset Maximization

Norwegian prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Compound Word Stress

Generally, the first syllable of a compound word is stressed, but this can shift based on length and complexity.

  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
  • The length of the first component 'yrkes' influences the stress pattern.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025
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