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krigsfangenskap

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

krigsfangskap

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kri-gs-fan-gs-kap

Pronunciation

/ˈkriːɡsfaŋːskaːp/

Stress

10000

Morphemes

krigs- + fang- + -skap

The word 'krigsfangenskap' is divided into five syllables: kri-gs-fan-gs-kap. It consists of the prefix 'krigs-', the root 'fang-', and the suffix '-skap'. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The 'gs' cluster is an exception to the consonant cluster breaking rule.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The state of being a prisoner of war.

    Prisoner of war

    “Han opplevde krigsfangenskap under andre verdskrig.”

    “Mange soldatar frykta krigsfangenskap.”

    syn:krigsfangfangenskap i krig
    ant:fridom

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kri-').

Syllables

5
kri/kriː/
gs/ɡs/
fan/faŋ/
gs/ɡs/
kap/skaːp/

kri — Open syllable, stressed.. gs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. fan — Open syllable.. gs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. kap — Closed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

krigs-

From Old Norse *krigr* meaning 'war'. Adjectival prefix.

root

fang-

From Old Norse *fangi* meaning 'prisoner'. Root relating to capture.

suf

-skap

From Old Norse *skapr*. Noun-forming suffix denoting a state or quality.

Similar Words

ven­n­skaplands­byg­daar­beids­kraft

Vowel Nucleus Rule

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Consonant Cluster Breaking Rule

Consonant clusters are generally broken up after the first consonant if a vowel follows.

Exception to Cluster Breaking

Common consonant clusters like 'gs' are often maintained.

  • The 'gs' cluster is a common exception to the consonant cluster breaking rule.
  • The long vowel /iː/ in *kri* influences the syllable weight.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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