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kringkastingsråd

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

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

kringkastingsråd

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kring-kast-ings-råd

Pronunciation

/ˈkɾɪŋ.kɑstɪŋs.rɔːd/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

kring + kast + ingsråd

The Norwegian word 'kringkastingsråd' (broadcasting council) is divided into four syllables: kring-kast-ings-råd. The stress falls on 'kast'. It's a compound noun formed from 'kring', 'kast', 'ings', and 'råd', with Germanic and Old Norse origins. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel center rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A body responsible for overseeing and regulating broadcasting activities.

    Broadcasting council

    “Kringkastingsrådet behandlet klagen.”

    “Medlemmene i kringkastingsrådet ble valgt i går.”

    syn:kringkastingsorgan

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'kast'. Norwegian has tonal accents, but the stress is more prominent on this syllable.

Syllables

4
kring/kɾɪŋ/
kast/kɑst/
ings/ɪŋs/
råd/rɔːd/

kring — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. kast — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a long vowel.. ings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. råd — Open syllable, final syllable, contains a long vowel.

Word Parts

pre

kring

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

root

kast

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

suf

ingsråd

Combination of '-ings' (verbal noun) and '-råd' (council), Germanic/Old Norse origin, forms a noun meaning 'broadcasting council'.

Similar Words

lan­dskaps­ar­ki­tektfjer­syns­ka­me­rastats­buds­jet­tet

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'kst' in 'kringkastingsråd').

Vowel Center

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.

  • The 'kst' and 'ngs' consonant clusters are relatively common in Norwegian and are generally kept together within a syllable.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

Nearby Words

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