overmenneskelig
Syllables
o-ver-men-nes-ke-lig
Pronunciation
/ˈœːvərˌmɛnːəˈʃeːlɪɡ/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
over- + menneske- + -leg
The word 'overmenneskelig' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-men-nes-ke-lig. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'menneske-', and the suffix '-leg'. Primary stress falls on the final syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, typical of Norwegian Nynorsk.
Definitions
- 1
Exceedingly human; superhuman; extraordinary.
Superhuman
“Han viste overmenneskelig styrke.”
“Hennes overmenneskelige innsats reddet dagen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('lig'). Secondary stress on 'men'.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. men — Closed syllable, long consonant.. nes — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ke — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. lig — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Coda Restriction
Norwegian generally prefers simpler codas (consonant endings) to complex ones.
- The doubled 'n' in 'menneske' creates a long consonant, influencing syllable weight but not the division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but syllable division remains consistent.
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