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kjærlighetssvik

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

kjærlighetssvik

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kjær-li-ghets-svik

Pronunciation

/kjøːrˈliːɡhetsˌsviːk/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

kjær, vik + -lig-het-s-

The Norwegian word 'kjærlighetssvik' (love betrayal) is divided into four syllables: kjær-li-ghets-svik. Stress falls on the second syllable ('li'). The word is a compound noun with roots in Proto-Germanic and Old Norse. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Betrayal of love; infidelity.

    Love betrayal

    “Han opplevde et stort kjærlighetssvik.”

    “Kjærlighetssvik kan være svært smertefullt.”

    syn:utroskapsvik
    ant:lojalitettroskap

Stress pattern

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

Syllables

4
kjær/kjøːr/
li/liː/
ghets/ɡhets/
svik/sviːk/

kjær — Open syllable with a long vowel and a complex onset.. li — Open syllable, stressed syllable with a long vowel.. ghets — Closed syllable with a complex consonant cluster.. svik — Open syllable with a long vowel.

Word Parts

root

kjær, vik

kjær - Proto-Germanic, meaning 'dear'; vik - Old Norse, meaning 'betrayal'

suf

-lig-het-s-

Proto-Germanic and Old Norse origins, forming adjectives and nouns

Similar Words

ven­nskapsam­ar­beidfo­rel­skel­se

Onset Maximization

Consonants are included in the onset whenever possible (e.g., 'kj').

Vowel Sequencing

Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.

Compound Word Stress

Stress often shifts to the second element in compound words.

  • The 'kj' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't require special treatment. The genitive 's' is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/14/2025

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