menneskerettighedsargumentet
Syllables
men-nes-ke-ret-ti-gheds-ar-gu-men-tet
Pronunciation
/ˈmenːeskeˌʁetːiɣ̊esˀaʁɡʊˌmentət/
Stress
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Morphemes
menneske, ret, argument + -igheds, -s, -et
The word 'menneskerettighedsargumentet' is a complex Danish noun formed by compounding several morphemes. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, with primary stress on the third syllable ('ke'). The presence of the stød on the final syllable is phonetically significant.
Definitions
- 1
The argument concerning human rights.
The human rights argument
“Han fremlagde et stærkt menneskerettighedsargumentet.”
“Debatten fokuserede på menneskerettighedsargumentet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ke'). Danish stress is generally fixed on the first syllable of the root word, but in compounds, it can shift. In this case, the stress remains on the first syllable of the root 'menneske'.
Syllables
men — Open syllable, stressed.. nes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ke — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ret — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. gheds — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ar — Open syllable, unstressed.. gu — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Open syllable, unstressed.. tet — Closed syllable, unstressed, with stød.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Danish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification follows the individual morphemes within the compound.
- The word is a prime example of Danish's agglutinative tendencies. The stød on the final syllable is a crucial phonetic feature.
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