fornuftsstridig
Syllables
for-nufts-stri-dig
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈnʉftsˌstriːdɪɡ/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
for- + nuft + -stridig
The word 'fornuftsstridig' is divided into four syllables: for-nufts-stri-dig. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules, maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Acting against reason or common sense; irrational; unreasonable.
Irrational, unreasonable, nonsensical
“Det var en fornuftsstridig avgjørelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nufts'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable, but longer words can have secondary stresses.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nufts — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. stri — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. dig — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
for-
Old Norse *fǫr-*, intensifying prefix meaning 'before', 'away from', 'without'.
nuft
Related to *fornuft* meaning 'reason', 'sense', from Old Norse *fǫrnǫtt* - 'future knowledge'.
-stridig
From Old Norse *stríðr* meaning 'disagreeing', 'opposing', 'stubborn', derivational suffix forming an adjective.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed by maximizing the number of consonants in the onset, where possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel, especially when followed by a consonant.
- The 'str' and 'fts' consonant clusters are common in Nynorsk and do not disrupt standard syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but generally do not alter the core syllabification pattern.
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