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motsetningsspill

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

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

motsetningsspill

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

mo-tset-nings-spill

Pronunciation

/ˈmɔtːsætnɪŋsˌspɪlː/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

mot- + setning + -ingsspill

The word 'motsetningsspill' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: mo-tset-nings-spill. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'nings'. It consists of the prefix 'mot-', the root 'setning', and the suffix '-ingsspill'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A game or play involving opposition or conflict.

    Game of contradictions / Conflict game

    Barna likte å spele motsetningsspill.

    Politikken er eit motsetningsspill.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'nings'.

Syllables

4
mo/mɔ/
tset/tːsætn/
nings/nɪŋs/
spill/spɪlː/

mo Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. tset Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. nings Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, primary stress.. spill Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound as its nucleus.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.

  • Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, particularly regarding the palatalization of /t/ before /s/
  • The compound structure of the word is typical of Nynorsk and influences syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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