overskotsmenneske
Syllables
o-ver-skots-men-nes-ke
Pronunciation
/ˈoːvərˌskɔtsˈmɛnːəʃkə/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
over + skots + menneske
The word 'overskotsmenneske' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: o-ver-skots-men-nes-ke. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with the 'sk' cluster treated as a single onset. It comprises a prefix 'over-', a root 'skots-', and a noun 'menneske'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is considered surplus to requirements; someone who feels unwanted or unnecessary.
Surplus person, redundant person
“Han følte seg som ein overskotsmenneske i samfunnet.”
“Mange eldre føler seg som overskotsmenneske.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-skots-'). Typical stress pattern for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant follows vowel.. skots — Closed syllable, 'sk' as a single onset.. men — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nes — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ke — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel as Syllable Starter
Each vowel initiates a new syllable.
- The 'sk' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Vowel length affects pronunciation but not syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are possible but do not alter syllable structure.
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