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verdsforsaking

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4 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

verdsforsaking

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

verds-for-sak-ing

Pronunciation

/ˈvɛrdsˌfɔrˈsɑkiŋ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

forsak + ing

The word 'verdsforsaking' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: verds-for-sak-ing. The second syllable ('for') is stressed. It's formed from 'verda' (world), 'forsake' (to renounce), and the nominalizing suffix '-ing'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Renunciation of the world; world-renouncing.

    World-renouncing

    “Han levde eit liv i verdsforsaking.”

    syn:Verdslikningaskese
    ant:Verdsleg

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). The first and last syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

4
verds/vɛrds/
for/fɔr/
sak/sɑk/
ing/iŋ/

verds — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sak — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.

Word Parts

root

forsak

From Old Norse *forsaka*, meaning 'to renounce, abandon'. Verbal root.

suf

ing

Nynorsk nominalizing suffix, equivalent to English '-ing'. Creates a noun from a verb.

Similar Words

verds­bi­le­tefor­si­kringbak­grunn

Maximize Onsets

Syllable division prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.

Vowel-Consonant Division

Syllables are typically divided after each vowel, unless it creates an impossible consonant cluster.

  • The 'ds' cluster in 'verds' could be analyzed differently, but the current division is more common.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/15/2025

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