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slektskapsforhold

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4 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

slekskapsforhold

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

slek-skap-sfor-hold

Pronunciation

/ˈslekskɑpsfɔrˌhɔld/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

for + slekts-hold + kaps

The word 'slektskapsforhold' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: 'slek-skap-sfor-hold'. Primary stress falls on 'skap'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and creating closed syllables where possible. The word's morphemes derive from Old Norse and Germanic roots.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Family relationships; the connections between people who are related.

    Family relationships

    “Hun studerer slektskapsforhold i gamle slekter.”

    “Det er viktig å forstå slektskapsforhold for å tolke historien.”

    syn:Familiebåndslektskap
    ant:Fremmedskap

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skap').

Syllables

4
slek/sleks/
skap/skɑp/
sfor/sfɔr/
hold/hɔld/

slek — Open syllable, onset cluster 'sl'. skap — Closed syllable, primary stress. sfor — Open syllable, onset cluster 'sf'. hold — Closed syllable

Word Parts

pre

for

Old Norse origin, indicates a condition or state

root

slekts-hold

Old Norse origins, kinship and state/possession

suf

kaps

Germanic origin, forms a noun denoting a relationship

Similar Words

ven­nskapar­bei­ds­for­holdsam­ar­bei­d

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.

Closed Syllables

Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed.

Compound Stress

Stress often shifts to the second element in compound nouns.

  • The 'sf' cluster is common but can be challenging for learners.
  • Stress placement in compounds can be nuanced.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

Nearby Words

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