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djevelbesverger

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

djevelbesverger

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

dje-vel-bes-ver-ger

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒɛvəlˈbɛsvɛrɡər/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

djevel + verge + er

The word 'djevelbesverger' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: dje-vel-bes-ver-ger. The primary stress falls on 'vel'. Syllabification follows the onset-rhyme principle, accommodating the initial consonant cluster 'dj'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person who charms or exorcises devils.

    Devil-charmer, devil-exorcist

    “Den gamle djevelbesvergeren brukte urter og bønner.”

    syn:eksorcist
    ant:djeveldyrker

Stress pattern

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

Syllables

5
dje/d͡ʒɛ/
vel/ˈvɛl/
bes/ˈbɛs/
ver/ˈvɛr/
ger/ɡər/

dje — Open syllable with a complex onset.. vel — Stressed, open syllable.. bes — Open syllable.. ver — Open syllable.. ger — Open syllable.

Word Parts

pre

djevel

From Old Norse *djöfull*, meaning 'devil'.

root

verge

From Old Norse *verja*, meaning 'to defend, ward off'.

suf

er

Agent suffix indicating a person performing the action.

Similar Words

kjø­kken­bordstrøm­led­ningvin­ter­mor­gen

Onset-Rhyme Division

Syllables are divided based on maximizing onsets, separating consonant clusters into onsets and rhymes.

  • Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters, especially at the beginning of words.
  • Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables may occur in some dialects.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/22/2025

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