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motstandsdyktig

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4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

motstandsdyktig

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

mot-stands-dyk-tig

Pronunciation

/mɔtˈsɑnsˌdyktɪɡ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

mot- + stands- + -dyktig

The word 'motstandsdyktig' is divided into four syllables: mot-stands-dyk-tig. The stress falls on 'stands'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'mot-', root 'stands-', and suffix '-dyktig'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and separating vowel sounds.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Resistant, capable of withstanding, able to oppose.

    Resistant

    “Ein motstandsdyktig konstruksjon.”

    “Ho er ein motstandsdyktig person.”

    syn:robuststerkvarig
    ant:sårbarsvak

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stands'). The other syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

4
mot/mɔt/
stands/ˈsɑns/
dyk/dyk/
tig/tɪɡ/

mot — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. stands — Closed syllable, stressed, consonant cluster onset.. dyk — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tig — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.

Word Parts

pre

mot-

Old Norse *móti* - against, opposition. Creates antonyms.

root

stands-

From *stå* - to stand. Core meaning of resistance.

suf

-dyktig

Old Norse *dygðr* - capable, skilled. Adjectival suffix.

Similar Words

lett­lestar­beids­styr­kesam­funns­nyt­tig

Maximize Onset

Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.

Vowel After Consonant

A vowel following a consonant typically forms a new syllable.

  • The *nds* cluster in 'stands' is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
  • Regional variations might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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