kvardagsmenneske
Syllables
kvar-dags-men-nes-ke
Pronunciation
/ˈkvɑːrdɑɡsmɛnːɪskə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
kvar + dags + menneske
The word 'kvardagsmenneske' is divided into five syllables: kvar-dags-men-nes-ke. Stress falls on the second syllable ('dags'). The word is a compound noun formed from the prefix 'kvar-', root 'dags-', and suffix 'menneske'. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
An ordinary person; someone who is not famous or special.
Everyday person, common person
“Han er ein vanleg kvardagsmenneske.”
“Kvardagsmenneske flest bryr seg ikkje om politikk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dags'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
kvar — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ɑːr/. The 'r' is pronounced.. dags — Closed syllable, onset consonant /d/, vowel /ɑː/, coda consonant /ɡs/. 'gs' is a permissible coda cluster.. men — Open syllable, onset consonant /m/, vowel /ɛn/. Geminate 'n' affects syllable weight.. nes — Closed syllable, onset consonant /n/, vowel /ɛ/, coda consonant /s/. Geminate 'n' from previous syllable.. ke — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ə/. Reduced vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize consonant clusters in the onset position.
Vowel Sequence Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms its own syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within a syllable.
- The 'gs' cluster is a common and permissible coda in Nynorsk.
- Geminate consonants ('nn' in 'menneske') affect syllable weight but not division.
- The reduced vowel /ə/ in the final syllable is typical of Nynorsk.
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