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vanskelegstilt

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

4 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

vanskelegstilt

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

van-ske-leg-stilt

Pronunciation

/ˈvɑnskɛlɛɡstɪlt/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

van- + skele- + -legstilt

The word 'vanskelegstilt' is divided into four syllables: van-ske-leg-stilt. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel quality. It's a complex word formed through compounding and suffixation, meaning 'most difficult'.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Most difficult

    Most difficult

    “Dette er den vanskelegstilt oppgåva.”

    syn:vanslegastemest vanskelege
    ant:lettast

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ske-'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root.

Syllables

4
van/vɑn/
ske/skɛlɛ/
leg/lɛɡ/
stilt/stɪlt/

van — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ske — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. leg — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. stilt — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.

Word Parts

pre

van-

Old Norse origin, meaning 'deficient, lacking'.

root

skele-

Related to 'skel' meaning 'shell, husk', metaphorically 'difficulty'.

suf

-legstilt

Combination of adjectival suffix '-leg', superlative suffix '-st', and past participle suffix '-ilt'.

Similar Words

let­ta­resterk­a­revak­ra­re

Maximize Onsets

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

Vowel Quality

Syllable boundaries are often determined by changes in vowel quality.

  • The 'sk' and 'st' clusters are common and do not pose significant issues.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/15/2025

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