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kunnskapsmengde

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

kunnskapsmengde

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kun-nskaps-meng-de

Pronunciation

/ˈkʉnːskɑpsˈmɛŋːdə/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

kunnskaps + mengde

The word 'kunnskapsmengde' is divided into four syllables: kun-nskaps-meng-de. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kun'). It consists of the root 'kunnskaps' (knowledge) and the suffix '-mengde' (amount). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The quantity or amount of knowledge.

    Body of knowledge, amount of knowledge

    “Ho har ei stor kunnskapsmengde innan medisin.”

    “Det er viktig å bygge opp ein god kunnskapsmengde.”

    syn:kunnskapviten
    ant:uvitenhet

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kun'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, the stress can shift. In this case, the first syllable of the root is stressed.

Syllables

4
kun/kʉn/
nskaps/nskɑps/
meng/mɛŋ/
de/də/

kun — Open syllable, stressed.. nskaps — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. meng — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.

Word Parts

root

kunnskaps

Old Norse *kunnskapi* (knowledge), related to *kanna* (to know). Lexical base denoting knowledge.

suf

mengde

Old Norse *mengd* (quantity, amount). Noun-forming suffix indicating a collection or amount.

Similar Words

ven­nskaplands­bygdar­beids­meng­de

Onset Maximization

Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable, respecting phonotactic constraints.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Breaking consonant clusters based on sonority and phonotactic constraints.

  • The 'sk' cluster is a common onset in Norwegian and doesn't pose a significant issue.
  • The 'ng' cluster is also standard.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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