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karakterskuespiller

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

6 syllables
19 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “karakterskuespiller” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
6syllables

karakterskuespiller

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ka-rak-ter-skue-spil-ler

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑrɑktərˌskʉːspɪlːər/

Stress

010010

Morphemes

karakter, skuespiller

The word 'karakterskuespiller' is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, resulting in 'ka-rak-ter-skue-spil-ler'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rak'). The word is composed of Latin and Old Norse/Germanic roots.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person who portrays characters in plays, films, or television.

    Character actor

    “Han er ein dyktig karakterskuespiller.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rak'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

Syllables

6
ka/kɑ/
rak/rɑk/
ter/tər/
skue/skʉː/
spil/spɪl/
ler/lər/

ka — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ɑ/.. rak — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /rɑ/, vowel /ɑ/, coda consonant /k/.. ter — Closed syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel /ə/, coda consonant /r/.. skue — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /sk/, vowel /ʉː/.. spil — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /sp/, vowel /ɪ/, coda consonant /l/.. ler — Closed syllable, onset consonant /l/, vowel /ə/, coda consonant /r/.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are included in the onset whenever possible.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Avoidance of Stranded Consonants

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

Compound Word Division

Compound words are broken down into their constituent parts.

  • Dialectal variations in vowel and consonant pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the core syllable division.
  • Geminate consonants (double 'l') are phonemically significant and affect pronunciation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025
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