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engelskkunnskap

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

engelskkunnskap

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

en-gels-kkunn-skap

Pronunciation

/ˈeŋːəlsˌkʊnːskɑp/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

engel- and -kunnskap + -sk-

The word 'engelskkunnskap' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: en-gels-kkunn-skap. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and geminate consonant handling. The word consists of the roots 'engel-' and '-kunnskap' connected by the linking morpheme '-sk-.'

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Knowledge of the English language

    English knowledge

    “Hun har god engelskkunnskap.”

    “Engelskkunnskap er viktig i dagens arbeidsmarked.”

    syn:engelskferdigheter
    ant:manglende engelskkunnskap

Stress pattern

Primary stress on the first syllable ('en').

Syllables

4
en/eŋː/
gels/ɡels/
kkunn/kʊnː/
skap/skɑp/

en — Open syllable, onset maximization.. gels — Closed syllable, permissible coda cluster.. kkunn — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. skap — Closed syllable, onset maximization.

Word Parts

root

engel- and -kunnskap

engel- from English, -kunnskap from Old Norse

suf

-sk-

Linking morpheme

Similar Words

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Onset Maximization

Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning.

Geminate Consonant Handling

Treats geminate consonants (like 'kk') as a single, lengthened consonant.

Coda Cluster Permissibility

Allows certain consonant clusters in the syllable coda (end).

  • Geminate consonant 'kk' requires special handling. Regional vowel variations are possible but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/21/2025

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