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likestillingskamp

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

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “likestillingskamp” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
5syllables

likestillingskamp

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

li-ke-stil-lings-kamp

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪkəstɪlɪŋskɑmp/

Stress

10001

Morphemes

like- + still- + -ing

The word 'likestillingskamp' is a compound noun meaning 'struggle for equality'. It is divided into five syllables: li-ke-stil-lings-kamp, with stress on the first syllable. The morphemic analysis reveals Old Norse roots and Germanic suffixes. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A struggle for gender equality.

    Struggle for equality (gender equality)

    “Likestillingskampen er fortsatt viktig.”

    “Hun engasjerte seg i likestillingskampen.”

    syn:likestillingsarbeidkamp for likestilling
    ant:ulikhet

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('li'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

5
li/li/
ke/kə/
stil/stɪl/
lings/lɪŋs/
kamp/kɑmp/

li — Open syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. stil — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kamp — Closed syllable, stressed.

Word Parts

pre

like-

Old Norse origin, meaning 'equal', related to English 'like' (similarity).

root

still-

Old Norse origin, related to 'stand' or 'be situated'.

suf

-ing

Germanic nominalizing suffix.

Similar Words

fri­hets­kampfreds­kampar­beids­kamp

Onset Maximization

Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (initial consonant sounds).

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables.

  • Compound word pronunciation can have some regional variations, but the presented syllable division is the most common.
  • The '-s-' connector is a common feature in Nynorsk compound nouns.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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