fornuftsmenneske
Syllables
for-nufts-men-nes-ke
Pronunciation
/fɔˈrɳʉftsˌmɛnːəʃkə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
for- + nuft + -smenneske
The word 'fornuftsmenneske' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: for-nufts-men-nes-ke. Stress falls on 'nufts'. The syllabification follows onset maximization and avoids stranded consonants. It consists of a prefix, root, and suffix with Old Norse origins.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is reasonable, sensible, or possesses good judgment.
Reasonable person, sensible person
“Han er eit sant fornuftsmenneske.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nufts'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root in compound words.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. nufts — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. men — Open syllable, unstressed.. nes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'nufts').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless permissible (e.g., 'nes').
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel.
- The genitive -s- is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
- Regional variations in /r/ pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
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