hemmelighetskremmer
Syllables
hem-me-li-ghets-krem-mer
Pronunciation
/hɛmːəˈlɪɡhetsˌkrɛmːər/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
hemme- + kremmer + -leg-hets-
The word 'hemmelighetskremmer' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: hem-me-li-ghets-krem-mer. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mer'. The word is morphologically complex, built from prefixes, a root, and suffixes of Old Norse and Middle Low German origin. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
A person who trades in secrets; a gossip or someone who reveals confidential information.
Secret-monger, secret trader.
“Han er en ekte hemmelighetskremmer, alltid full av rykter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mer'.
Syllables
hem — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. me — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. ghets — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. krem — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mer — Open syllable, vowel following consonant, primary stress.
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Nynorsk prioritizes creating syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after each vowel followed by a consonant.
- The 'gh' cluster can be simplified in some dialects.
- Vowel qualities may vary slightly depending on regional pronunciation.
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