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småguttespeller

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “småguttespeller” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
5syllables

småguttespeller

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

små-gut-tes-pel-ler

Pronunciation

/smɔːˈɡʉtːəˌspɛlːər/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

små- + gutte- + -speller

The word 'småguttespeller' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: små-gut-tes-pel-ler. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pel'). The word consists of a diminutive prefix 'små-', a root 'gutte-' meaning 'boy', and a suffix '-speller' denoting someone who plays or tells stories. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A young boy who plays games or tells stories, often implying imaginative play or storytelling.

    Little boy player/storyteller

    “Småguttespelleren satt og fantaserte om drager og riddere.”

    “Han var en ivrig småguttespeller.”

    syn:lekebarneventyrer

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'pel'. The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns.

Syllables

5
små/smɔː/
gut/ɡʉtː/
tes/tɛs/
pel/pɛlː/
ler/lər/

små — Open syllable, containing a long vowel /ɔː/.. gut — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel /ʉː/ and a final consonant /t/.. tes — Open syllable, containing a short vowel /ɛ/.. pel — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel /ɛː/ and a final consonant /l/.. ler — Open syllable, containing a short vowel /ə/.

Word Parts

pre

små-

Old Norse origin, diminutive function.

root

gutte-

Old Norse origin, meaning 'boy'.

suf

-speller

Germanic origin, forms a noun denoting someone who plays/tells stories.

Similar Words

fo­tball­spe­larda­ta­maskinbok­han­del

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are prioritized as onsets (e.g., 'sp' in 'speller').

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left stranded at the end of a syllable unless necessary.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.

  • The 'll' cluster is generally treated as part of the following syllable's onset in modern Nynorsk.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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