fyrstikkmenneske
Syllables
fyr-stikk-men-nes-ke
Pronunciation
/ˈfʏrstɪkːmɛnːəʃkə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
fyrstikk + menneske
The word *fyrstikkmenneske* is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: fyr-stikk-men-nes-ke. Stress falls on the second syllable ('stikk'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles. The word refers to a weak or insignificant person.
Definitions
- 1
A weak, insignificant, or easily manipulated person.
Matchstick person, weakling, pushover.
“Han er bare ein fyrstikkmenneske som lar seg styre av andre.”
“Ho synte ingen ryggrad, ho var ein ekte fyrstikkmenneske.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stikk'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, with stress often falling on the second element.
Syllables
fyr — Open syllable, onset consonant /f/, vowel /ʏr/. Relatively simple syllable structure.. stikk — Closed syllable, complex onset /st/, vowel /ɪ/, geminate consonant /kː/. The gemination affects syllable weight.. men — Open syllable, onset consonant /m/, vowel /ɛ/, geminate consonant /nː/. Gemination affects syllable weight.. nes — Closed syllable, onset consonant /n/, vowel /ɛ/, consonant /ʃkə/. The /ʃk/ cluster is a complex coda.. ke — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ə/. A reduced vowel is common in unstressed syllables.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'fyr', 'stikk').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority.
- The geminate consonants (*kk* and *nn*) affect syllable weight but do not alter the basic syllabic structure.
- The *st* cluster is a permissible onset in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not fundamentally change the syllable division.
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