menneskevrimmel
The word 'menneskevrimmel' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: men-nes-ke-vrim-mel. Stress falls on the first syllable. The division follows onset maximization and vowel centering principles, typical of Nynorsk phonology. It is composed of two roots, 'menneske' and 'vrimmel', both of Germanic origin.
Definitions
- 1
A large, bustling crowd of people; a throng.
Crowd of people, human swarm.
“Det var eit stort menneskevrimmel på konserten.”
“Ho gjekk seg vill i menneskevrimmelen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('men'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
men — Open syllable, stressed.. nes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. vrim — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mel — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets to form syllables.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, ensuring every syllable has a nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the individual morphemes, but with consideration for phonotactic constraints.
- The geminate consonants /ː/ do not affect the syllable division process.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist but do not alter the core syllabification.
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