neandertalmenneske
Syllables
ne-an-der-tal-men-nes-ke
Pronunciation
/neˈɑːndərˌtɑːlˌmɛnːəʃkə/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
neandertal + menneske
The word 'neandertalmenneske' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: ne-an-der-tal-men-nes-ke. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'). The word consists of the root 'neandertal' and the suffix 'menneske'. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A human being belonging to the extinct species *Homo neanderthalensis*.
Neanderthal person/human
“Neandertalmenneske var godt tilpassa kalde klima.”
“Funn av neandertalmenneske i Europa er vanlege.”
ant:Homo sapiens
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'). Nynorsk nouns typically have stress on the penult.
Syllables
ne — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'e'.. an — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'a'.. der — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'er'.. tal — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'al'.. men — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'enː'. Primary stressed syllable.. nes — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'eskə'.. ke — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'e'.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the coda.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
- Geminate consonant 'nn' in 'menneske' creates a heavier syllable but doesn't alter division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but don't affect core syllabification.
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