mellommenneskeleg
Syllables
mel-lom-men-nes-ke-leg
Pronunciation
/mɛlːɔmˈmɛnːəʃkəˌleːɡ/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
mel- + menneske- + -leg
The word 'mellommenneskeleg' is divided into six syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and suffix. Stress falls on the penult syllable. The word means 'interpersonal' and functions as an adjective.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving people; interpersonal.
Interpersonal, human-related
“Ho har ein mellommenneskeleg stil.”
“Det er viktig med mellommenneskelege relasjonar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('menneske'). Nynorsk generally favors penultimate stress.
Syllables
mel — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset is a single consonant.. lom — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Onset is a single consonant.. men — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset is a single consonant.. nes — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Onset is a single consonant.. ke — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Onset is a single consonant.. leg — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset is a single consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to be syllable nuclei.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Avoiding leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The double consonants (*mm*, *nn*, *ll*) influence syllable weight.
- The cluster /ʃk/ is permissible but requires careful articulation.
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