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kjærlighetssang

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

kjærlighetssang

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kjær-li-ghet-ssang

Pronunciation

/ˈçæːrlɪˌɡɛtsɑŋ/

Stress

0101

Morphemes

kjær, sang + -leik, -hets

The word 'kjærlighetssang' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: kjær-li-ghet-ssang. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Old Norse roots and suffixes, and follows typical Nynorsk syllable division rules favoring open syllables and maintaining diphthongs.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A song about love.

    Love song

    “Ho skreiv ei vakker kjærlighetssang til mannen sin.”

    syn:kjærleikssong
    ant:hatssang

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ghet-'), typical for Nynorsk nouns.

Syllables

4
kjær/çæːr/
li/lɪ/
ghet/ɡɛt/
ssang/sɑŋ/

kjær — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. ghet — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. ssang — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.

Word Parts

root

kjær, sang

Old Norse origins, core meanings of 'love' and 'song' respectively

suf

-leik, -hets

Old Norse origins, nominalizing and connecting functions

Similar Words

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Avoid Breaking Diphthongs

The diphthong /æi/ in 'kjærleik' is maintained within a single syllable.

Open Syllable Preference

Nynorsk favors open syllables, influencing the division between elements.

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Consonant clusters are generally maintained unless exceptionally difficult to pronounce.

  • The connecting vowel '-hets-' doesn't represent a distinct syllable. Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the /r/ sound.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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