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oppsiktsvekkende

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

6 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

oppsiktsvekkende

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

op-psi-kts-vek-ken-de

Pronunciation

/ˈɔpsɪktsˌvɛkːən̪d̪ə/

Stress

100000

Morphemes

op- + sikt- + -vekkende

The word 'oppsiktsvekkende' is divided into six syllables: op-psi-kts-vek-ken-de. The primary stress is on the first syllable. It's an adjective meaning 'attention-grabbing' and is formed from the prefix 'op-', root 'sikt-', and suffix '-vekkende'. Syllable division follows vowel nucleus and consonant cluster maintenance rules.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Attracting attention

    Attention-grabbing

    “Det var en oppsiktsvekkende hendelse.”

    “Hun hadde en oppsiktsvekkende kjole.”

    syn:bemerkelsesverdigslåendeiøynefallende
    ant:umerkeligvanligkjedelig

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable 'op-'.

Syllables

6
op/ɔp/
psi/psɪ/
kts/kts/
vek/vɛkː/
ken/kən̪/
de/d̪ə/

op — Open syllable, primary stress.. psi — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ps'. kts — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'kts'. vek — Closed syllable. ken — Closed syllable. de — Open syllable

Word Parts

pre

op-

From Old Norse *upp*, meaning 'up' or 'open'. Intensifier.

root

sikt-

Related to *sjå* 'to see', meaning perception or attention.

suf

-vekkende

From *vekka* 'to awaken' + *-ende*, adjectival suffix.

Similar Words

van­skel­igin­te­res­santu­tro­lig

Vowel Nucleus Rule

Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.

Consonant Cluster Maintenance

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless morphemically divisible.

  • Palatalization of 'k' in 'vekkende' in some dialects does not affect written syllable division.
  • The 'ps' and 'kts' clusters are common and do not pose significant challenges.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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