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motstandskraftig

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

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “motstandskraftig” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
4syllables

motstandkraftig

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

mot-stand-kraft-ig

Pronunciation

/mɔtˈstɑnˌkraftɪɡ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

mot- + stand- + -kraft-ig

The word 'motstandskraftig' is divided into four syllables: mot-stand-kraft-ig. Stress falls on the second syllable. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric structure, with morphemes identifiable as Old Norse and Germanic origins. It functions as an adjective meaning 'resistant'.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Resistant, strong, capable of withstanding.

    Resistant, strong, durable.

    “En motstandskraftig plante”

    “Hun er en motstandskraftig person.”

    syn:sterkrobusttøff
    ant:svaksårbar

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stand'). This is typical for Nynorsk words of this length and structure.

Syllables

4
mot/mɔt/
stand/stɑn/
kraft/kraft/
ig/ɪɡ/

mot — Open syllable, vowel after consonant.. stand — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. kraft — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ig — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.

Word Parts

pre

mot-

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

root

stand-

Old Norse *standa* - to stand, resist. Core meaning of resistance.

suf

-kraft-ig

Old Norse *kraftr* - strength, power. Germanic adjectival suffix meaning 'full of' or 'having the quality of'.

Similar Words

mo­t­stan­derkraft­verkvan­skel­ig

Onset Maximization

Nynorsk favors creating syllables with as many initial consonants as possible.

Vowel-Centric Syllabification

Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Consonant clusters are broken up to create valid syllables, prioritizing onset maximization.

  • The 'st' cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
  • The '-ig' suffix is a standard adjectival suffix with predictable syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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