menneskeforstand
Syllables
men-nes-ke-for-stand
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛnːəˌskɛfɔrˌstɑn/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
for + menneske-stand
The word 'menneskeforstand' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: men-nes-ke-for-stand. Stress falls on the second syllable. The syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel break, respecting morpheme boundaries. It signifies 'human understanding' or 'intellect'.
Definitions
- 1
The faculty of understanding; intellect; reason.
Human understanding, intellect, reason
“Ho har god menneskeforstand.”
“Det krev menneskeforstand å løyse dette problemet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nes'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
men — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Initial syllable.. nes — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. ke — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Part of the root.. for — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Prefix.. stand — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant. Root.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms a separate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words.
- The 'sk' cluster in 'menneske' is treated as a single onset.
- The 'f' in 'forstand' is not broken off as a separate syllable.
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