gammalmannsaktig
The word 'gammalmannsaktig' is divided into five syllables: gam-mal-manns-ak-tig. It consists of the root 'gammal' (old), the compounding element 'manns' (of a man), and the suffix '-aktig' (like). The primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Resembling an old man; having the characteristics of an old man.
Old-man-like, senile, aged
“Han oppførte seg på ein gammalmannsaktig måte.”
ant:ung
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mal').
Syllables
gam — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mal — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. manns — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ak — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. tig — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are divided after vowels when followed by consonants.
Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are divided before vowels when preceded by consonants.
- The consonant cluster 'mns' is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- The suffix '-aktig' is well-integrated into the language.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian Nynorsk
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.