utenforstående
Syllables
u-ten-for-stå-en-de
Pronunciation
/ˈʉːtənˌfɔrʂtɔːˈende/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
uten- + stå- + -ende
The word 'utenforstående' is divided into six syllables (u-ten-for-stå-en-de) with primary stress on the second syllable ('for-'). It's a compound adjective formed from prefixes, a root, and a suffix, following standard Nynorsk syllable division rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is not part of a particular group or organization; an outsider.
Outsider, external observer, non-member
“Han følte seg som en utenforstående i gruppen.”
“En utenforstående observatør kan gi et objektivt synspunkt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for-'), typical for compound words in Nynorsk.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. for — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. stå — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. en — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. de — Closed syllable, consonant onset.
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Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The 'st' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Regional vowel variations may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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