kvinnessjåvinisme
Syllables
kvin-nes-sjå-vi-nis-me
Pronunciation
/kʋɪnːəˈʃɔːvɪnɪsmə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
kvinne- + sjå + vinisme
The word 'kvinnesjåvinisme' is divided into six syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It's a compound noun derived from Old Norse and French roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllable structure is consistent with similar words in the language, demonstrating the regular application of Nynorsk phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Female chauvinism; the belief in the superiority of women and the assertion of this belief in a domineering or aggressive manner.
Female chauvinism
“Ho viste teikn på kvinnesjåvinisme i diskusjonen.”
“Kvinnesjåvinisme kan vera like skadeleg som mannssjåvinisme.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-vinis-'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with more than two syllables.
Syllables
kvin — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced velar stop. The 'v' is a voiced labiodental fricative.. nes — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced alveolar fricative. The 's' is voiceless in most dialects.. sjå — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiceless postalveolar fricative. This is a characteristic Nynorsk sound.. vi — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced labiodental fricative.. nis — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced alveolar fricative. The 's' is voiceless in most dialects.. me — Open syllable, containing a schwa and is unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are generally broken at the point where a new syllable can be formed without creating an illegal consonant cluster.
- The 'sjå' cluster is a characteristic Nynorsk feature and doesn't pose a syllable division issue within the language.
- The double 'n' in 'kvinne' affects vowel length but doesn't alter syllable division.
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