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heiderslagsmann

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4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

heiderslagsmann

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

hei-ders-lags-mann

Pronunciation

/ˈhei̯dərslɑɣsmɑnː/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

heider, slag + s, mann

The word 'heiderslagsmann' is divided into four syllables: hei-ders-lags-mann. It's a compound noun with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and maintaining consonant clusters. The geminated 'n' is a notable feature.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A man of honor, a champion, a person known for their honorable deeds.

    Man of honor, champion

    “Han var ein sann heiderslagsmann.”

    syn:Æresmannhelt
    ant:Skurkforræder

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ders'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root in compound words.

Syllables

4
hei/hei/
ders/ˈdeːrs/
lags/lɑɣs/
mann/mɑnː/

hei — Open syllable, vowel onset.. ders — Closed syllable, consonant coda, primary stress.. lags — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. mann — Closed syllable, consonant coda, geminated 'n'.

Word Parts

root

heider, slag

Old Norse origins, compounding elements

suf

s, mann

Connective suffix and noun suffix forming a male agent noun

Similar Words

æ­res­mannhel­te­modslag­mark

Maximize Onsets

Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible.

Vowel Sequences

Vowel sequences are generally treated as separate syllables.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are maintained within the syllable unless they violate sonority sequencing principles.

  • Gemination of 'n' in 'mann' affects syllable duration.
  • Diphthong 'ei' is a standard Nynorsk vowel.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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