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kringkastingsmann

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4 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

kringkastingsmann

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kring-kast-ings-mann

Pronunciation

/ˈkriŋ.kɑs.tɪŋs.mɑnː/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

kring + kast + ings-mann

The word 'kringkastingsmann' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'broadcaster (male)'. It is divided into four syllables: kring-kast-ings-mann, with stress on the second syllable ('kast'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoidance of syllable-final consonant clusters. It consists of a prefix, root, and two suffixes, each with distinct morphological functions and origins.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A male person whose profession is broadcasting.

    Broadcaster (male)

    “Kringkastingsmannen leste opp nyhetene.”

    “Han er en kjent kringkastingsmann.”

    syn:kringkasterprogramleder

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kast'). Norwegian compound words often stress the second element.

Syllables

4
kring/kriŋ/
kast/kɑst/
ings/ɪŋs/
mann/mɑnː/

kring — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. kast — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced stop consonant.. ings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. mann — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced stop consonant.

Word Parts

pre

kring

Derived from 'kringkaste' (to broadcast), Germanic origin, indicates broadcasting action.

root

kast

From 'kaste' (to cast, throw), Old Norse origin, core meaning of sending out.

suf

ings-mann

'-ings' is a nominalizing suffix (Germanic origin), '-mann' denotes a male person (Old Norse origin).

Similar Words

van­nmannfjern­syns­mannpost­mann

Onset Maximization

Prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables to create larger onsets.

Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters

Breaks before consonant clusters to avoid ending a syllable with multiple consonants.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Ensures each syllable contains a vowel sound.

  • The 'ng' cluster in 'kring' is generally split for syllabification, although it can function as a single phoneme.
  • The length of the final vowel /ɑnː/ is phonetically significant.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

Nearby Words

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