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rustningskappløp

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4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “rustningskappløp” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
4syllables

rustningskappløp

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

rus-tning-skapp-løp

Pronunciation

/ˈrʉstˌnɪŋskɑpːløːp/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

rustning, kapp, løp

The word 'rustningskappløp' is divided into four syllables: rus-tning-skapp-løp. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kapp'. It's a compound noun formed from roots relating to armor, competition, and race. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A competitive increase in the quantity and quality of military arms.

    Arms race

    “Den kalde krigen var preget av et intenst rustningskappløp.”

    syn:våpenkappløp
    ant:nedrustning

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kapp'.

Syllables

4
rus/rʉs/
tning/ˈtniŋ/
skapp/skɑpː/
løp/løːp/

rus — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'u'. tning — Closed syllable, onset 'tn', nucleus 'i', coda 'ng'. skapp — Closed syllable, complex onset 'sk', nucleus 'a', geminated coda 'p'. løp — Closed syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ø', coda 'p'

Word Parts

root

rustning, kapp, løp

Combination of roots relating to armor, competition, and race respectively. Old Norse origins.

Similar Words

fot­ballda­ta­maskinu­ni­ver­si­tet

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

  • Gemination (doubling of consonants) is phonemic in Norwegian and affects syllable weight.
  • Vowel quality variations between dialects may exist, but do not alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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