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dekkjetallerken

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

dekkjetallerken

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

dek-kje-tal-ler-ken

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛkːjɛˌtɑlːərkən/

Stress

10000

Morphemes

dekkje + tallerken

The Nynorsk word 'dekkjetallerken' (covered plate) is divided into five syllables: dek-kje-tal-ler-ken. Stress falls on the first syllable ('dek'). The division follows the principle of maximizing open syllables and considers the weight of geminate consonants. It's a compound noun with a prefix derived from 'dekke' (to cover) and a root 'tallerken' (plate).

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A plate that is covered

    Covered plate

    “Ho sette ein dekkjetallerken på bordet.”

    ant:open plate

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('dek'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

Syllables

5
dek/dɛkː/
kje/jɛ/
tal/tɑlː/
ler/lər/
ken/kən/

dek — Closed syllable, stressed.. kje — Open syllable, unstressed.. tal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ler — Open syllable, unstressed.. ken — Open syllable, unstressed.

Word Parts

pre

dekkje

Derived from 'dekke' (to cover), verb stem.

root

tallerken

Noun meaning 'plate', Middle Low German origin.

Similar Words

blom­ster­kas­sefruk­tskålkaf­fe­kopp

Maximize Open Syllables

Syllable division prioritizes creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are handled by considering syllable weight and vowel proximity.

  • Geminate consonants /kː/ and /lː/ contribute to syllable weight but do not necessarily create syllable boundaries.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the syllable division remains largely consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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