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dobbeltmenneske

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

dobbeltmenneske

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

dob-belt-men-nes-ke

Pronunciation

/ˈdɔbːəlˌmɛnːəʃkə/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

dobbel- + menneske

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

noun
  1. 1

    A person who leads a double life; a hypocrite; someone with a dual personality.

    Double person, double life

    Han levde et dobbeltmenneske.

    Hun ble avslørt som et dobbeltmenneske.

Stress pattern

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

Syllables

5
dob/dɔb/
belt/bɛlt/
men/mɛn/
nes/nɛs/
ke/kə/

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'

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025
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