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nedrykningskandidat

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

6 syllables
19 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “nedrykningskandidat” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
6syllables

nedrykningskandidat

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ned-ryk-nings-kan-di-dat

Pronunciation

/nɛˈdɾʏkningskɑnːɪdat/

Stress

001000

Morphemes

ned + ryk + ningskandidat

The word 'nedrykningskandidat' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables based on onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). The word is morphologically complex, combining prefixes, roots, and suffixes with Old Norse and Latin origins. Syllable division is consistent with general Nynorsk phonological rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A team or individual considered likely to be relegated.

    Relegation candidate

    “Fotballaget er ein nedrykningskandidat.”

    “Han vart rekna som ein nedrykningskandidat i kampen.”

    syn:nedrykksfavoritt
    ant:opprykkskandidat

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings').

Syllables

6
ned/nɛd/
ryk/rʏk/
nings/ˈnɪŋs/
kan/kɑn/
di/dɪ/
dat/dat/

ned — Open syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'e'. ryk — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'y'. nings — Closed syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'i', coda 'ngs', primary stress. kan — Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'a'. di — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'i'. dat — Closed syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'a', coda 't'

Word Parts

pre

ned

Old Norse *niðr*, meaning 'down', directional prefix

root

ryk

Old Norse *rykkja*, meaning 'to pull, jerk, move', core meaning related to relegation

suf

ningskandidat

Combination of -nings (verbal noun from *rykja*) and -kandidat (Latin-derived, 'candidate')

Similar Words

fo­tbal­laglands­kampmes­ter­skap

Onset Maximization

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

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Coda Formation

Consonants following the vowel nucleus form the coda.

  • The 'dr' cluster is a common and accepted sequence in Nynorsk.
  • The 'ng' cluster is a valid coda in Nynorsk.
  • Stress placement follows general Nynorsk rules, favoring the penult.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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