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kvinneskikkelse

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
5syllables

kvinneskikkelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kvin-ne-skik-kel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈkʋɪnːəˌʃɪkːəlse/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

kvinne + kvinne + -skikkelse

The word 'kvinneskikkelse' is divided into five syllables: kvin-ne-skik-kel-se. Stress falls on 'skik'. It's a compound noun formed from 'kvinne' (woman) and '-skikkelse' (figure). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A female figure; a woman's form or shape.

    Female figure, womanly form

    “Ein mystisk kvinneskikkelse dukka opp i skogen.”

    “Måleriet viser ei elegant kvinneskikkelse.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('skik'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.

Syllables

5
kvin/kʋɪn/
ne/nə/
skik/ʃɪkː/
kel/kel/
se/se/

kvin — Open syllable, initial onset.. ne — Open syllable, following vowel.. skik — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, geminate consonant.. kel — Open syllable, following vowel.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters (e.g., 'sk') are kept together as onsets.

Vowel Sequencing

Each vowel nucleus forms a syllable.

Geminate Consonant Treatment

Geminate consonants (e.g., 'kk') are treated as a single, long consonant within the syllable.

  • The geminate 'kk' could theoretically be split, but is generally treated as a single unit.
  • Regional variations in vowel length might exist, but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025
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