mannssjåvinistisk
Syllables
manns-sjå-vi-nist-isk
Pronunciation
/mɑnsˈʃɔːvɪnɪstɪsk/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
manns- + sjåvin- + -istisk
The word 'mannssjåvinistisk' is divided into five syllables: manns-sjå-vi-nist-isk. It's an adjective meaning 'chauvinistic (masculine)' and is formed through compounding and suffixation. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sjå'). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Chauvinistic, particularly in a masculine context; excessively proud of or biased towards men.
Chauvinistic (masculine)
“Han viste mannssjåvinistiske holdninger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sjå'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk adjectives of this length.
Syllables
manns — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'mn', vowel 'a', coda 's'. Unstressed.. sjå — Open syllable, onset 'sj', vowel 'å'. Primary stressed syllable.. vi — Open syllable, onset 'v', vowel 'i'. Unstressed.. nist — Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'i', coda 'st'. Unstressed.. isk — Closed syllable, onset 'i', coda 'sk'. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'mn', 'sj', 'st').
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are treated as part of the following syllable.
- The double 's' represents a geminate consonant and is treated accordingly.
- The 'sj' cluster is a common onset in Norwegian and is kept together.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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