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utomekteskapleg

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

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

utomekteskapleg

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

u-to-mek-tes-kap-leg

Pronunciation

/ʉtɔˈmɛktɛskɑplɛɡ/

Stress

00010

Morphemes

ut- + ekteskap- + -leg

The word 'utomekteskapleg' is syllabified as u-to-mek-tes-kap-leg, with primary stress on 'skap'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'ut-', root 'ekteskap-', and suffix '-leg'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-based syllable initiation.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Characterized by or relating to extramarital affairs; adulterous.

    Extramarital, adulterous

    “Eit utomekteskapleg forhold”

    “Ho hadde eit utomekteskapleg eventyr.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('skap').

Syllables

5
u-to-/ʉtɔ/
mek-/mɛk/
tes-/tɛs/
kap-/kɑp/
leg/lɛɡ/

u-to- — Open syllable with initial consonant cluster. Vowel initiates a new syllable.. mek- — Closed syllable with consonant onset.. tes- — Closed syllable with consonant onset.. kap- — Closed syllable with consonant onset, primary stress.. leg — Closed syllable with consonant onset.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally included in the syllable onset.

Vowel as Syllable Nucleus

Each vowel typically initiates a new syllable.

  • Dialectal variations in vowel pronunciation.
  • Potential reduction of the initial 'u' in some dialects.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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