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antikvarbokhandler

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

6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

antikvarbokhandler

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

an-tik-var-bok-han-dler

Pronunciation

/anˈtɪkˌvɑːɾbɔkˈhɑnˌdlɛːɾ/

Stress

010110

Morphemes

antikvar + bok + handler

The word 'antikvarbokhandler' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: an-tik-var-bok-han-dler. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the rules of vowel endings and consonant cluster breaking. The word is morphologically composed of 'antikvar' (antique), 'bok' (book), and 'handler' (dealer).

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person who deals in antique books.

    Antique book dealer

    “Antikvarbokhandleren fant en sjelden førsteutgave.”

    “Jeg besøkte en antikvarbokhandler i Oslo.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bok').

Syllables

6
an/an/
tik/tɪk/
var/vɑːɾ/
bok/bɔk/
han/hɑn/
dler/dlɛːɾ/

an — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tik — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 't' followed by vowel.. var — Open syllable.. bok — Closed syllable, root of the word.. han — Open syllable.. dler — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'dl' followed by vowel.

Word Parts

pre

antikvar

From Danish antikvitet (antiquity) + var (keeper).

root

bok

From Old Norse bók (book).

suf

handler

From Old Norse handla (to deal, trade).

Similar Words

bi­bli­o­te­karkunst­han­dlermu­sikk­for­han­dler

Vowel Ending

Syllables generally end in vowels.

Consonant Cluster Breaking

Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.

  • The 'dl' cluster is a permissible initial consonant cluster in Norwegian.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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