selskapsmenneske
Syllables
sel-skaps-men-nes-ke
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛlskɑpsˈmɛnːəskə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
selskaps + menneske
The word 'selskapsmenneske' is divided into five syllables: sel-skaps-men-nes-ke. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. The word is a compound noun meaning 'social butterfly'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who enjoys social gatherings and company.
Social butterfly, people person
“Hun er et ekte selskapsmenneske.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skaps').
Syllables
sel — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. skaps — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. men — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. nes — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. ke — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a reduced vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided after vowels when followed by consonants.
- The 'sk' and 'ps' clusters are common and do not pose syllabification challenges.
- The final 'e' is typically reduced to a schwa-like sound.
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