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vekkingspreikar

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
4syllables

vekkingsspreikar

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

vek-kings-spreik-ar

Pronunciation

/ˈvɛkːɪŋsˌpræi̯kar/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

vekk- + preik- + -ings-ar

The word 'vekkingspreikar' is divided into four syllables: vek-kings-spreik-ar. The primary stress falls on 'kings'. The word is a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffixes, denoting an 'awakening preacher'. Syllable division follows standard Nynorsk rules favoring open syllables and avoiding unnecessary breaks in consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person who preaches or talks about an awakening (religious or social).

    Awakening preacher/speaker

    “Han var ein kjend vekkingspreikar.”

    syn:vekkartalar

Stress pattern

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

Syllables

4
vek/vɛkː/
kings/ˈkɪŋs/
spreik/ˌspræi̯k/
ar/kar/

vek — Open syllable, initial syllable.. kings — Closed syllable, primary stress.. spreik — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. ar — Open syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

pre

vekk-

From 'vekka' (to wake), intensifier, Old Norse origin.

root

preik-

Related to 'preika' (to preach), Low German origin.

suf

-ings-ar

-ings: nominalizing suffix, Old Norse. -ar: masculine definite singular article, Old Norse.

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Open Syllable Rule

Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open and form a separate syllable.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.

  • The 'kj' digraph does not pose a syllable division issue.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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