viljesmenneske
The word 'viljesmenneske' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: vil-jes-men-nes-ke. Stress falls on the second syllable ('jes'). The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. It consists of the roots 'vilje' and 'menneske' connected by a genitive marker '-s-.'
Definitions
- 1
A person with a strong will; a determined individual.
Person of will, strong-willed person.
“Ho er eit sant viljesmenneske.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('jes'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
vil — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. jes — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. men — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. nes — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ke — Open syllable, vowel at the end of the word.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels followed by consonants.
- The final 'e' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech, but it still forms a syllable in careful pronunciation.
- The 'j' sound can be analyzed as a glide or consonant, but is treated as part of the onset here.
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