fellesmenneskelig
Syllables
fel-les-men-nes-ke-lig
Pronunciation
/ˈfɛlːesˌmenːeskəˌliːɡ/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
felles + menneske + lig
The word 'fellesmenneskelig' is divided into six syllables: fel-les-men-nes-ke-lig. It's a compound adjective formed from 'felles' (common), 'menneske' (human), and the suffix '-lig' (having the quality of). Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('men'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the common characteristics or qualities of all human beings.
Common human, generally human, universally human.
“Fellesmenneskelige behov”
“En fellesmenneskelig erfaring”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('men'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding and syllable weight can shift the stress.
Syllables
fel — Open syllable, initial consonant, short vowel.. les — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, short vowel.. men — Open syllable, long vowel, primary stress.. nes — Closed syllable, nasal consonant, short vowel.. ke — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. lig — Closed syllable, long vowel, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize consonant clusters within the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel peak.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The double consonants (*ll* and *nn*) influence syllable weight and stress.
- The length of the vowels also plays a role in stress placement.
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