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barneskuespiller

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

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

barnskespiller

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

barn-ske-spil-ler

Pronunciation

/ˈbɑːrnɛˌskʉːspɪlːər/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

barn, skue + spiller

The word 'barneskuespiller' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: barn-ske-spil-ler. Stress falls on the second syllable ('ske'). The word is morphologically composed of roots 'barn' and 'skue' and the suffix 'spiller'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A child actor; someone who performs in plays, films, or other performances while being a child.

    Child actor

    Den unge barneskuespilleren fikk mye ros.

    Barneskuespilleren spilte hovedrollen i filmen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ske'). Norwegian stress is generally fixed, but compound words can shift the stress.

Syllables

4
barn/bɑːrn/
ske/skʉː/
spil/spɪl/
ler/lər/

barn Open syllable, containing a long vowel. No stress.. ske Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Primary stress.. spil Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. ler Open syllable, containing a schwa-like vowel.

Onset Maximization

Norwegian prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Compound Word Stress

Compound words often shift stress to the second element.

  • The 'sk' cluster is treated as a single onset.
  • Geminate consonants (double 'l') affect syllable duration.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025
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