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kjønnslemlesting

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

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
4syllables

kjønnslemlesting

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kjønns-lem-les-ting

Pronunciation

/ˈkjønːslem.lɛs.tɪŋ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

kjønns- + lem + -lesting

The word 'kjønnslemlesting' is divided into four syllables: kjønns-lem-les-ting. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('le-'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Genital mutilation; the act of removing or damaging external genitalia.

    Genital mutilation

    “Kjønnslemlesting er en alvorlig menneskerettighetskrenkelse.”

    syn:kjønnsforvrenging

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('le-'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.

Syllables

4
kjønns/kjønːs/
lem/lem/
les/lɛs/
ting/tɪŋ/

kjønns — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant. The 'n' is geminated.. lem — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a plosive consonant. Forms an onset cluster.. les — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a plosive consonant.. ting — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.

Word Parts

pre

kjønns-

Derived from 'kjønn' (gender, sex). Old Norse origin.

root

lem

From 'lem' (limb, member). Old Norse origin.

suf

-lesting

Combination of '-lest-' (from 'lese' - to injure) and '-ing' (nominalizing suffix). Old Norse origin.

Similar Words

løn­som­hetgjen­nom­fø­ringhen­syns­løs­het

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally maintained as onsets whenever possible (e.g., 'lem').

Vowel Sequences

Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (though not present in this specific word).

Syllable Weight

Long vowels and geminated consonants influence syllable weight and stress placement.

  • The consonant cluster 'lem' is treated as a single onset despite being a sequence of consonants.
  • The geminated 'nn' in 'kjønns' affects syllable weight.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the syllable boundaries, but the overall division remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

Nearby Words

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