unntaksmenneske
The word 'unntaksmenneske' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: un-ntaks-men-neske. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('taks'). It consists of a Germanic prefix 'un-', a root 'tak' from 'unntak' (exception), a connective suffix '-s-', and the noun suffix '-menneske' (person). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
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A person who is an exception; someone who doesn't conform to the norm.
Exception person
“Han er et unntaksmenneske som alltid går sine egne veier.”
“Hun ble sett på som et unntaksmenneske i bygda.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('taks'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. ntaks — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. men — Open syllable, unstressed.. neske — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the second element of a compound word.
- The 'j' sound in Norwegian can sometimes be tricky to transcribe.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of the final 'e'.
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