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gudsbespottelig

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

gudsbespottelig

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

guds-be-spott-e-lig

Pronunciation

/ɡʊdsˈbɛspɔtːəliɡ/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

guds + bespott + elig

The word 'gudsbespottelig' is divided into five syllables: guds-be-spott-e-lig. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-based nuclei.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Describing something that is blasphemous, sacrilegious, or irreverent towards God.

    Blasphemous, sacrilegious

    “Hans gudsbespottelige tale sjokkerte menigheten.”

    syn:vanhelliggudslaust
    ant:helliggudfryktig

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be-**spott**-e-lig'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but the root syllable receives stress in this case.

Syllables

5
guds/ɡʊds/
be/bɛ/
spott/spɔtː/
e/ə/
lig/liɡ/

guds — Closed syllable, onset maximization.. be — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. spott — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. lig — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.

Word Parts

pre

guds

From Old Norse 'Gud' (God), genitive form indicating relation to God.

root

bespott

From Old Norse 'spotta' (to spit) + 'be-' (prefix), meaning to defile or mock.

suf

elig

Old Norse '-ligr', adjectival suffix meaning 'able to be' or 'characterized by'.

Similar Words

van­skel­igu­for­stå­e­ligmis­for­nøyd

Onset Maximization

Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

  • Dialectal variations may affect vowel qualities and schwa reduction.
  • The consonant cluster 'sp' is common and doesn't pose a syllable division issue.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/15/2025

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