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bekjentskapskrets

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

4 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

bekjentskapskrets

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

bek-jent-skap-skrets

Pronunciation

/bɛkˈjɛntskapskreːts/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

bekjent + krets + skap

The word 'bekjentskapskrets' is divided into four syllables: bek-jent-skap-skrets. Stress falls on the second syllable ('jent'). The word is a noun meaning 'circle of acquaintances' and is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix/root ('bekjent'), a suffix ('skap'), and a root ('krets'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A circle of acquaintances; a social network of people one knows.

    Circle of acquaintances, network of contacts.

    Han har en stor bekjentskapskrets i byen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('jent'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.

Syllables

4
bek/bɛk/
jent/jɛnt/
skap/skɑp/
skrets/skreːts/

bek Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'bk', vowel 'e'.. jent Closed syllable, onset consonant 'j', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'nt'. Primary stress.. skap Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sk', vowel 'a', coda consonant 'p'.. skrets Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'skr', vowel 'eː', coda consonant cluster 'ts'.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'bek-', 'skrets').

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Sounds within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority.

  • The consonant cluster '-skrets' could be considered a potential edge case, but is commonly treated as a single syllable unit in Norwegian.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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