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skarlagensfeber

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5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

skarlagensfeber

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

skar-la-gens-fe-ber

Pronunciation

/ˈskɑːrlɑˌɡɛnsfeːbær/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

feber + skarlagens-

The Norwegian word 'skarlagensfeber' (scarlet fever) is divided into five syllables: skar-la-gens-fe-ber. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun with a root from Latin 'febris' and a modifying element from Arabic via Old French. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring a vowel peak in each syllable.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Scarlet fever

    Scarlet fever

    “Hun fikk skarlagensfeber som barn.”

    “Skarlagensfeber er sjelden i dag.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable (LA), following the typical penult stress pattern for Norwegian words of this length.

Syllables

5
skar/skɑːr/
la/la/
gens/ɡɛns/
fe/feː/
ber/bær/

skar — Closed syllable, onset cluster /sk/, vowel /ɑː/.. la — Open syllable, vowel /a/.. gens — Closed syllable, onset /ɡ/, vowel /ɛ/.. fe — Open syllable, vowel /eː/.. ber — Closed syllable, onset /b/, vowel /æ/.

Word Parts

root

feber

From Old Norse *febrr*, ultimately from Latin *febris* (fever).

suf

skarlagens-

Derived from 'skarlagen' (scarlet), ultimately from Old French *escarlate*, from Arabic *qirmiz* (crimson). Functions as an adjective.

Similar Words

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Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Consonant Codas

Syllables can end in consonants.

  • The word is a compound noun, influencing the stress pattern.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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