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fornuftsmenneske

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
5syllables

fornuftsmenneske

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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

5
for/fɔr/
nufts/ˈnʉfts/
men/mɛn/
nes/nɛs/
ke/kə/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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