Words with Root “menneske-skikk-” in Norwegian

The Norwegian word 'menneskeskikkelse' (human figure) is divided into six syllables: men-nes-kes-kik-kel-se. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nes'). The word is a compound noun formed from Old Norse roots, with the suffix '-else' influencing both meaning and stress. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing principles.