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foregangsskikkelse

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

6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

foregangsskikkelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-e-gang-sskik-kel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈfɔrəˈɡɑŋsskɪkːəlse/

Stress

0 0 1 0 0 0

Morphemes

fore- + gang + sskikkelse

The word 'foregangsskikkelse' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It is divided into six syllables: for-e-gang-sskik-kel-se. The primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'gang'. The syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel separation, typical for Norwegian.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person who is a pioneer, a leading figure, or a trendsetter.

    Pioneer, leading figure, trailblazer.

    Ho er ei viktig foregangsskikkelse innan forskinga.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'gang'. This is typical for Norwegian Nynorsk compound nouns.

Syllables

6
for/fɔr/
e/ə/
gang/ɡɑŋ/
sskik/skɪkː/
kel/kəlse/
se/se/

for Open syllable, onset consonant /f/, vowel nucleus /ɔr/.. e Open syllable, schwa vowel /ə/.. gang Closed syllable, onset consonant /ɡ/, vowel nucleus /ɑ/, coda consonant /ŋ/. Primary stress.. sskik Closed syllable, complex onset /sk/, vowel nucleus /ɪ/, coda consonant /kː/. Geminate consonant.. kel Closed syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel nucleus /e/, coda consonant /lse/.. se Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel nucleus /e/.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset of the following syllable (e.g., 'sskik').

Vowel Separation

Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable (e.g., 'for-e').

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are broken down into their constituent morphemes before syllabification.

  • The geminate consonant /kː/ in 'sskik' is a common feature of Norwegian and influences the syllable structure.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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