overskottsmenneske
Syllables
o-ver-skot-ts-men-nes-ke
Pronunciation
/ˈɔvərˌskɔtsˈmɛnːəʃkə/
Stress
1010000
Morphemes
overskotts- + menneske
The word 'overskottsmenneske' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: o-ver-skot-ts-men-nes-ke. Primary stress falls on 'skot'. The word is morphologically composed of 'overskotts-' (surplus) and 'menneske' (person). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is considered surplus to requirements; someone who feels unwanted or unnecessary.
Surplus person, redundant person
“Han følte seg som eit overskottsmenneske i samfunnet.”
“Mange eldre føler seg som overskottsmenneske når dei ikkje lenger kan bidra.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'skot' syllable (second syllable). Secondary stress on 'o-ver'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, stressed.. skot — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. ts-men — Closed syllable, primary stress.. nes-ke — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters like 'sk' and 'ts' are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.
- The 'sk' and 'ts' clusters are common onsets and do not pose a significant challenge to syllabification.
- The long vowel /ɛː/ in 'menneske' is crucial for correct pronunciation but doesn't affect syllable division.
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