dobbeltmenneske
The word 'dobbeltmenneske' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: dob-belt-men-nes-ke. Stress falls on the second syllable ('belt'). Syllabification follows the sonority hierarchy and allows for consonant clusters in both onsets and codas. The word consists of the prefix 'dobbel-' and the root 'menneske'.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('belt').
Syllables
dob — Open syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'ɔ'. belt — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'b', vowel 'ɛ', coda 'lt'. men — Open syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel 'ɛ'. nes — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'ɛ', coda 's'. ke — Open syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'ə'
Word Parts
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Sonority Hierarchy
Syllables are formed to maximize sonority, allowing consonant clusters where permissible.
Onset-Coda Preference
Nynorsk allows for both consonant onsets and codas, leading to a flexible syllabification.
- The 'lt' cluster is a common feature and doesn't present a significant challenge.
- Vowel length in 'menneske' affects pronunciation but not syllabification.
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