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skipsfartsselskap

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

4 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

skipsfartsselskap

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

skip-sfart-ssels-kap

Pronunciation

/ˈskɪpsfɑːɾtsˌsɛlskɑp/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

skip, fart, selskap + s

The word 'skipsfartsselskap' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: skip-sfart-ssels-kap. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and geminate consonant treatment. It means 'shipping company'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A company that operates ships for transportation of goods or passengers.

    Shipping company

    “Det er et stort skipsfartsselskap i Bergen.”

    syn:rederi

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('selskap').

Syllables

4
skip/skɪp/
sfart/sfɑːɾt/
ssels/sɛls/
kap/kɑp/

skip — Open syllable, simple onset and coda.. sfart — Open syllable, permissible 'sf' onset cluster.. ssels — Open syllable, geminate consonant 'ss' treated as single.. kap — Open syllable, simple onset and coda.

Word Parts

root

skip, fart, selskap

Old Norse and German origins, denoting ship, travel, and company respectively.

suf

s

Genitive marker indicating possession/relationship

Similar Words

ha­vne­sel­skapfly­sel­skapbil­sel­skap

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of syllables.

Geminate Consonant Treatment

Geminate consonants (like 'ss') are treated as single consonants for syllabification.

Open Syllable Preference

Norwegian favors open syllables where possible.

  • The word showcases typical Norwegian consonant clusters. Regional vowel variations exist but don't affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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