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tungtsmeltelig

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

4 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

tungtsmeltelig

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

tung-tsmelt-e-lig

Pronunciation

/ˈtʊŋtsmɛltəliɡ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

tung- + smelt- + -elig

The word 'tungtsmeltelig' is divided into four syllables: tung-tsmelt-e-lig. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Capable of being easily melted; having a low melting point.

    Easily melted, fusible.

    “Jernet er tungtsmeltelig.”

    syn:lettsmeltelig
    ant:vanskelig smeltelig

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('smelt'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable, but stress can shift in compounds.

Syllables

4
tung/tʊŋ/
tsmelt/tsmɛlt/
e/ə/
lig/liɡ/

tung — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant.. tsmelt — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster onset and a vowel-consonant rhyme.. e — Open syllable, consisting of a single vowel.. lig — Closed syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant.

Word Parts

pre

tung-

Old Norse origin, meaning 'heavy'.

root

smelt-

Germanic origin, related to 'smelte' (to melt).

suf

-elig

Germanic origin, indicating capability or possibility ('-able').

Similar Words

lett­lesthard­hendtlang­somt

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

  • The 'ts' cluster is a relatively uncommon onset but is permissible in Nynorsk.
  • Vowel length does not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/20/2025

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