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krysseksaminasjon

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

7 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “krysseksaminasjon” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
7syllables

krysseeksaminasjon

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kry-sse-eks-a-mi-nas-jon

Pronunciation

/kɾʏsːeˌɛksɑmiˈnɑːʃɔn/

Stress

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Morphemes

krysse- + eksamin- + -asjon

The word 'krysseksaminasjon' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: kry-sse-eks-a-mi-nas-jon. Stress falls on the penult syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and adhering to vowel-consonant patterns. The word's morphemic structure reveals its Germanic, Latin, and French origins.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A formal and detailed questioning of a witness in a legal setting.

    Cross-examination

    “Under krysseksaminasjonen avslørte advokaten vitnets usannhet.”

    “Vitnet var nervøs før krysseksaminasjonen.”

    syn:ForhørAvhør

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('nas').

Syllables

7
krys/kɾʏsː/
se/se/
eks/ɛks/
a/ɑ/
mi/mi/
nas/nɑːʃ/
jon/ɔn/

krys — Open syllable with geminate consonant.. se — Open syllable.. eks — Closed syllable with consonant cluster onset.. a — Open syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. nas — Closed syllable with consonant cluster onset and long vowel.. jon — Closed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

krysse-

From 'kryss' meaning 'cross', Germanic origin, compounding element.

root

eksamin-

From 'eksamen' meaning 'examination', Latin origin (ex- + amen).

suf

-asjon

From 'asjon' meaning 'action/process', French origin, nominalizing suffix.

Similar Words

eks­a­menin­for­ma­sjonde­mon­stra­sjon

Maximize Onset

Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability allows.

Vowel-Consonant Pattern

Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.

  • Geminate consonants (e.g., 'ss' in 'krysse') affect syllable weight.
  • Palatalization of 's' before 'j' is a common phonetic process.
  • Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (trilled vs. approximant).
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

Nearby Words

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