karrieremenneske
Syllables
kar-rie-re-men-nes-ke
Pronunciation
/kɑˈriːrəˌmenːeskə/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
karriere + menneske
The word *karrieremenneske* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: kar-rie-re-men-nes-ke. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's morphologically composed of the root *karriere* (career) and the suffix *menneske* (person). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
A person whose life revolves around their career; a career-focused individual.
Career person
“Han er et ekte karrieremenneske.”
“Hun er et ambisiøst karrieremenneske.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kar'). The stress is relatively weak in Nynorsk, but the first syllable is slightly more prominent.
Syllables
kar — Open syllable, stressed.. rie — Open syllable, part of the root.. re — Open syllable, part of the root.. men — Closed syllable, onset 'm', coda 'n'.. nes — Closed syllable, onset 'n', coda 'sk'.. ke — Open syllable, coda 'k'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
When consonant clusters occur between vowels, they are often split, but attempts are made to keep onsets as large as possible.
- The double 'r' in 'karriere' can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech.
- The final 'e' in 'menneske' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' may exist.
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