stormannsgalskap
Syllables
stor-manns-gals-kap
Pronunciation
/ˈstɔrmansɡɑlskap/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
stor- + mann + -galskap
The word 'stormannsgalskap' is a Norwegian compound noun with four syllables (stor-manns-gals-kap). Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The word denotes hubris or megalomania.
Definitions
- 1
Hubris, excessive pride leading to downfall, grand delusions, a foolishly ambitious undertaking.
Hubris, megalomania, grand folly.
“Hans stormannsgalskap førte til ruin.”
“Prosjektet var et eksempel på ren stormannsgalskap.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('stor-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable in compound nouns.
Syllables
stor — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a simple onset and a vowel.. manns — Closed syllable. Contains a consonant cluster onset and a vowel.. gals — Closed syllable. Contains a simple onset and a vowel.. kap — Closed syllable. Contains a consonant cluster onset and a vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
Vowel Sequence Rule
Vowel sequences are generally divided into separate syllables.
- The consonant cluster '-rm-' is relatively complex but is treated as part of the onset of the first syllable due to Norwegian phonotactics.
- The '-sg-' cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
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