ulukkemenneske
Syllables
u-luk-ke-men-nes-ke
Pronunciation
/ʉˈlʉkːəˈmɛnːəʃkə/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
ulukk- + menn- + -eske
The word 'ulukkemenneske' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: u-luk-ke-men-nes-ke. Stress falls on the second syllable ('luk'). The syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules, maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds. The word consists of a negative prefix, a root meaning 'man', and a suffix forming a noun denoting a person with a specific characteristic.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is often involved in accidents or unfortunate events; a jinx; an accident-prone person.
Accident-prone person, unlucky person, jinx.
“Han er eit sant ulukkemenneske, alltid noko som går gale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('luk'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root within a compound.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. luk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'kk' permissible.. ke — Open syllable.. men — Closed syllable.. nes — Closed syllable.. ke — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Every vowel initiates a syllable.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of a syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
- The 'kk' cluster is a permissible consonant cluster in Nynorsk and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist but do not alter the core syllable division.
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