stemningsmenneske
Syllables
stem-nings-men-nes-ke
Pronunciation
/ˈstæmnɪŋsˌmɛnːəskə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
stemning, menneske
The Norwegian word 'stemningsmenneske' is a compound noun meaning 'mood person'. It is syllabified as stem-nings-men-nes-ke, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is composed of the roots 'stemning' and 'menneske' connected by a linking 's'. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is very sensitive to atmosphere and moods; someone who is highly attuned to the emotional climate around them.
Mood person / Atmosphere person
“Hun er et ekte stemningsmenneske.”
“Som et stemningsmenneske, merket han straks den dårlige atmosfæren.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('stem'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compound nouns.
Syllables
stem — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a diphthong.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a nasal consonant.. men — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel.. nes — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a nasal consonant.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa-like vowel.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes that compose them.
- The linking 's-' morpheme is a common feature of Norwegian compound nouns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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