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kontringsvillig

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

kontringsvillig

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kon-trings-vil-lig

Pronunciation

/kɔnˈtɾɪŋsvɪlːɪɡ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

kontr- + ing + -villig

The word *kontringsvillig* is divided into four syllables: kon-trings-vil-lig. The primary stress falls on the 'vil' syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows the general Norwegian rules of maximizing open syllables and accommodating consonant clusters.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Reluctant to agree; counter-willing; resistant.

    Reluctant, unwilling, resistant

    “Han var kontringsvillig til å akseptere tilbudet.”

    “Hun viste en kontringsvillig holdning.”

    syn:motvilliguvillig
    ant:villigivrig

Stress pattern

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

Syllables

4
kon/kɔn/
trings/tɾɪŋs/
vil/vɪl/
lig/lɪɡ/

kon — Open syllable, initial syllable.. trings — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. vil — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. lig — Closed syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

pre

kontr-

From French *contre* (Latin *contra*), meaning 'counter'.

root

ing

Verbal noun suffix.

suf

-villig

Old Norse origin, meaning 'willing'.

Similar Words

for­ven­tningut­for­dringinn­stil­ling

Open Syllable Preference

Norwegian favors syllables ending in vowels.

Consonant Cluster Accommodation

Consonant clusters are permitted within syllables, particularly after short vowels.

  • The /ɾ/ sound is an alveolar tap, a common feature of Norwegian pronunciation.
  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of /r/ may exist.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/14/2025

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