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djevlebesverger

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

djevlebesverger

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

djev-le-be-sver-ger

Pronunciation

/ˈdjøvləˌbɛsværɡər/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

djevle + besverge + r

The word 'djevlebesverger' is divided into five syllables: djev-le-be-sver-ger. It consists of a prefix 'djevle-' and a root/suffix combination 'besverger'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person who conjures devils or practices black magic.

    Devil conjurer, sorcerer, warlock

    “Han vart skulda for å vera ein djevlebesverger.”

    syn:trollmannheks
    ant:helbrederprest

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). The final syllable ('ger') receives a slight secondary emphasis.

Syllables

5
djev/djøv/
le/lə/
be/bɛ/
sver/svær/
ger/ɡər/

djev — Open syllable with a consonant cluster onset.. le — Open syllable with a simple consonant onset.. be — Open syllable with a simple consonant onset.. sver — Open syllable with a consonant cluster onset.. ger — Open syllable with a simple consonant onset.

Word Parts

pre

djevle

Derived from 'djevel' (devil), Old Norse *djöfull*.

root

besverge

Old Norse *besverja*, meaning 'to bewitch'.

suf

r

Agent suffix.

Similar Words

him­mel­blåfjell­bekksol­skinn

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset position whenever possible.

Vowel Following Consonant

Syllables are formed around vowel-consonant patterns.

  • The 'j' in 'djev' could potentially lead to a different division, but the current division is more phonologically natural.
  • The compound nature of the word influences the syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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