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konkurransemann

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

konkurransemann

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kon-kur-ran-se-mann

Pronunciation

/kɔnˈkʉrːɑnsemɑn/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

konkurranse + mann

The word 'konkurransemann' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: kon-kur-ran-se-mann. The stress falls on the 'ran' syllable. It consists of the root 'konkurranse' (competition) and the suffix 'mann' (man). Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A man who participates in or represents someone in a competition; a competitor.

    Competition man/representative/competitor

    “Han er ein dyktig konkurransemann.”

    “Konkurransemannen vann gullmedaljen.”

    syn:deltakarutøvar
    ant:tilskodar

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ran'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

Syllables

5
kon/kɔn/
kur/kʉr/
ran/rɑn/
se/sə/
mann/mɑn/

kon — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ɔ/. . kur — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ʉ/, coda consonant /r/.. ran — Open syllable, onset consonant /r/, vowel /ɑ/, coda consonant /n/. Primary stressed syllable.. se — Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel /ə/.. mann — Open syllable, onset consonant /m/, vowel /ɑ/, coda consonant /n/.

Word Parts

root

konkurranse

Derived from French 'concurrence', meaning competition.

suf

mann

Old Norse origin, meaning 'man'. Indicates a male person.

Similar Words

kon­kur­ran­semannpro­gram­mann

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'kon-').

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable (e.g., 'ran-se').

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.

  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
  • Slight dialectal variations in vowel qualities.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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