menneskerettigheit
Syllables
men-nes-ke-rett-i-gheit
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛnːəʃkəˌrɛtːɪɡheɪt/
Stress
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Morphemes
menneske, rett + ighet
The word 'menneskerettighet' is syllabified as men-nes-ke-rett-i-gheit, with primary stress on 'rett'. It's a noun composed of Old Norse roots and a nominalizing suffix. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel breaks.
Definitions
- 1
The inherent, fundamental rights belonging to every person in the world, from birth until death.
Human right
“Menneskerettighetane er universelle.”
“Ho kjempa for menneskerettighetane.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rett'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns of this length.
Syllables
men — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant. Onset: m, Coda: n. nes — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a sibilant. Onset: n, Coda: s. ke — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Onset: k, Coda: null. rett — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a geminate consonant. Primary stressed syllable. Onset: r, Coda: tt. i — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Onset: null, Coda: null. gheit — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiceless consonant. Onset: g, Coda: t
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
Geminate Consonant Consideration
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
Avoidance of Isolated Consonants
Nynorsk generally avoids leaving a single consonant as the onset of a syllable.
- The geminate 'tt' in 'rett' is crucial for pronunciation.
- The suffix '-ighet' is a common feature of Nynorsk nouns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable boundaries.
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