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jordskjelvsikker

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

jordskjelvsikker

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

jor-dsk-jelv-sik-ker

Pronunciation

/ˈjɔʂkˌʃɛlvˌsɪkːər/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

jord-skjelv + -ikker

The word 'jordskjelvsikker' is a compound adjective meaning 'earthquake-proof'. It is divided into five syllables: jor-dsk-jelv-sik-ker, with primary stress on 'skjelv'. The syllabification follows Norwegian Nynorsk rules prioritizing onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants. It is morphologically composed of the roots 'jord' and 'skjelv' and the suffix '-ikker'.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Safe from earthquakes; seismically secure.

    Earthquake-proof, seismically safe

    “Huset er jordskjelvsikker.”

    “De bygde en jordskjelvsikker bro.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skjelv'). This is typical for compound adjectives in Norwegian.

Syllables

5
jor/jɔr/
dsk/dsk/
jelv/ʃɛlv/
sik/sɪkː/
ker/kər/

jor — Open syllable, containing the vowel /ɔr/. Onset: /j/, Coda: /r/.. dsk — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /s/. Onset: /d/, Coda: /sk/.. jelv — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɛl/. Onset: /ʃ/, Coda: /lv/.. sik — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɪkː/. Onset: /s/, Coda: /ɪkː/.. ker — Open syllable, containing the vowel /ər/. Onset: /k/, Coda: /r/.

Word Parts

root

jord-skjelv

Combination of Old Norse roots meaning 'earth' and 'to tremble/shake'.

suf

-ikker

Germanic-derived adjectival suffix meaning 'safe from'.

Similar Words

vin­dkraft­verkfjel­lbekksol­skinn

Onset Maximization

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

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a diphthong or permissible coda.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

  • Dialectal variations in the pronunciation of /v/ as [ʋ].
  • Regional variations in the realization of the /r/ sound.
  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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