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ikkevoldsprinsipp

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

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “ikkevoldsprinsipp” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
5syllables

ikkevoldsprinsipp

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ik-ke-volds-prin-sipp

Pronunciation

/ˈɪkːəvɔldsˌprɪnsɪpː/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

ikke + vold + sprinsipp

The word 'ikkevoldsprinsipp' is a compound noun in Nynorsk meaning 'principle of non-violence'. It is divided into five syllables: ik-ke-volds-prin-sipp, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('prin'). The morphemes are 'ikke-' (not), 'vold' (violence), and '-sprinsipp' (principle). Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The principle of not using violence to achieve goals.

    Principle of non-violence

    “Han er ein sterk forkjempar for ikkevoldsprinsippet.”

    “Ikkjevoldsprinsippet er grunnleggjande i organisasjonen.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('prin').

Syllables

5
ik/ɪkː/
ke/kə/
volds/vɔlds/
prin/prɪn/
sipp/sɪpː/

ik — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster. Stressed.. ke — Open syllable, follows the initial consonant cluster.. volds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. Common in Nynorsk.. prin — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. sipp — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'volds').

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.

Penultimate Stress

Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.

  • The /vɔlds/ cluster is a common and accepted cluster in Nynorsk.
  • The double 'p' in *prinsipp* is standard orthography.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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