menneskemedmenneskehvorfor
Syllables
men-nes-ke-med-men-nes-ke-hvor-for
Pronunciation
/ˈmenːeskəˌme̝ðmenːeskeˌvoːrfor/
Stress
100100100
Morphemes
med- + menneske- + -med-
The word 'menneskemedmenneskehvorfor' is divided into nine syllables based on Danish phonological rules, primarily the sonority sequencing principle and onset-rime structure. It's a complex adverbial phrase meaning 'as a human being, why?' with primary stress on the first syllable.
Definitions
- 1
As a human being, why?
As a human being, why?
“Menneskemedmenneskehvorfor skulle han gøre det?”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('men-'). Secondary stress on 'med' and 'hvor'.
Syllables
men — Open syllable, primary stress.. nes — Closed syllable.. ke — Open syllable.. med — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. men — Open syllable.. nes — Closed syllable.. ke — Open syllable.. hvor — Open syllable, secondary stress.. for — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed around a sonority peak (vowel).
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split according to the principle of maximal onset.
- Double consonants influence syllable weight and stress.
- Danish has a relatively free syllable structure.
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