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vederstyggelig

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

5 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

vederstyggelig

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ve-der-stygg-e-lig

Pronunciation

/ˈveːdərˌstʏɡːəˌliːɡ/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

ve- + stygg + elig

The word 'vederstyggelig' is divided into five syllables: ve-der-stygg-e-lig. Stress falls on 'stygg'. The division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei. It's morphologically complex, with Old Norse roots and suffixes.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Extremely ugly or repulsive.

    Hideous, repulsive, abominable

    “Det var eit vederstyggelig syn.”

    syn:styggfælelegavskydeleg
    ant:vakkerpentiltalande

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stygg').

Syllables

5
ve/veː/
der/deːr/
stygg/stʏɡː/
e/ə/
lig/liːɡ/

ve — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. der — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. stygg — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. e — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. lig — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.

Word Parts

pre

ve-

Old Norse *viðr-*, meaning 'against, contrary to'.

root

stygg

Old Norse *styggr*, meaning 'ugly, shameful'.

suf

elig

Old Norse *-ligr*, forming adjectives meaning 'liable to, having the quality of'.

Similar Words

lett­vintun­der­ligo­ver­styrt

Maximize Onsets

Syllables are formed to include as many initial consonants as possible.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to consonant clusters.

  • The 'd' in 'veder' can be reduced or elided in colloquial speech.
  • Double 'g' in 'styggelig' is a common Nynorsk feature.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/15/2025

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