mindremannskjensle
Syllables
min-dre-manns-kjens-le
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪndrəˌmɑnsˈçɛnslə/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
mindre- + manns- + -kjensle
The Nynorsk noun 'mindremannskjensle' (inferiority complex) is divided into min-dre-manns-kjens-le, with primary stress on 'manns-'. It's a compound formed from 'mindre-' (less), 'manns-' (man), and '-kjensle' (feeling). Syllabification adheres to onset maximization and open syllable preference.
Definitions
- 1
A feeling of inferiority, a sense of being less important or capable than others.
Inferiority complex
“Ho kjempa med ei sterk mindremannskjensle.”
“Mange unge opplever mindremannskjensle i sosiale situasjonar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('manns-'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, where the second element receives the primary stress.
Syllables
min — Open syllable, unstressed.. dre — Open syllable, unstressed.. manns — Closed syllable, primary stress.. kjens — Closed syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible (e.g., 'sk' in 'mannskjensle').
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables tend to be open (CV) rather than closed (CVC).
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The word is a complex compound, but the syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities but not syllable division.
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