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kjertelliknande

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

kjertelliknande

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kjert-el-lik-nan-de

Pronunciation

/ˈçæɾtɛlːɪknɑndə/

Stress

10000

Morphemes

kjert + ell + knande

The word 'kjertelliknande' is syllabified as kjert-el-lik-nan-de, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from Old Norse roots, following typical Nynorsk syllable division rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sequences. Regional variations in the 'kj' cluster pronunciation are possible.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Resembling a heart in shape or form.

    Heart-shaped

    “Blomsten var kjertelliknande.”

    syn:hjarteforma
    ant:uregelmessigskeiv

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kjert'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root in compounds.

Syllables

5
kjert/çæɾt/
el/ɛlː/
lik/lɪk/
nan/nɑn/
de/də/

kjert — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster 'kj', stressed.. el — Open syllable, long vowel due to gemination.. lik — Closed syllable.. nan — Open syllable.. de — Open syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

pre

kjert

From Old Norse *kjǫtr* meaning 'heart', compounding element.

root

ell

From Old Norse *ell* meaning 'shape, form', compounding element.

suf

knande

From Old Norse *-andi*, present participle suffix forming an adjective.

Similar Words

hjar­te­bankel­skalik­nar

Maximize Onset Principle

Allows consonant clusters like 'kj' to form the onset of a syllable.

Vowel-Initial Syllables

Nynorsk readily allows syllables to begin with vowels.

  • The pronunciation of the 'kj' cluster can vary regionally.
  • Gemination (doubling of consonants) affects vowel length.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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