mannssjåvinistisk
Syllables
manns-sjå-vi-nist-isk
Pronunciation
/mɑnsˈʃoːvɪnɪstɪsk/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
manns + sjåvin + istisk
The word 'mannssjåvinistisk' is divided into five syllables: manns-sjå-vi-nist-isk. Stress falls on 'sjå'. It's a complex adjective formed from 'mann' (man), 'sjåvin' (chauvinistic), and the suffix '-istisk'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and allowing consonant clusters at syllable ends.
Definitions
- 1
Exhibiting a prejudiced belief in the superiority of men.
Male chauvinistic
“Han har en mannssjåvinistisk holdning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'sjå'.
Syllables
manns — Open syllable, vowel-final.. sjå — Open syllable, vowel-final, stressed.. vi — Open syllable, vowel-final.. nist — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st' at the end.. isk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sk' at the end.
Word Parts
manns
Genitive singular of 'mann' (man), Old Norse origin, indicates belonging to a man.
sjåvin
From French 'chauvin', originally referring to Nicolas Chauvin, a fervent supporter of Napoleon.
istisk
Combination of '-ist' (denoting a person who adheres to a belief) and '-isk' (adjective forming suffix), Latin/Greek origin.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Closure
Consonant clusters at the end of a syllable close the syllable.
- The double 's' in 'mannssjåvinistisk' is a standard feature of Norwegian genitive forms.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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