menneskeskikkelse
Syllables
men-nes-kes-kik-kel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈmenːeskəˌʃɪkːəlse/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
menneske-skikk- + -else
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.
Definitions
- 1
Human figure, human form, silhouette of a person.
Human figure
“Politiet fant en menneskeskikkelse i skogen.”
“Kunstneren malte en menneskeskikkelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nes'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but the suffix '-else' influences the stress pattern in this compound noun.
Syllables
men — Open syllable, stressed.. nes — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. kes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kik — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone between vowels.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the syllable division.
- The suffix '-else' influences the stress pattern, shifting it from the typical first syllable stress.
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