eksverdensmester
Syllables
eks-ver-dens-mes-ter
Pronunciation
/ɛksˈvɛrdənsˌmɛstər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
eks- + verdens- + -er
The word 'eksverdensmester' is divided into five syllables: eks-ver-dens-mes-ter. Stress falls on 'dens'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It's a compound noun meaning 'former world champion', composed of the prefix 'eks-', the root 'verdens-', and the root 'mester' with the nominalizing suffix '-er'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who has previously held the title of world champion.
Former world champion
“Han er ein eksverdensmester i sjakk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dens'). Nynorsk generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length and structure.
Syllables
eks — Open syllable, onset cluster /ks/. ver — Open syllable, simple onset. dens — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. mes — Open syllable, simple onset. ter — Closed syllable, coda /r/
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
The syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible, as seen in 'eks' and 'ver'.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary, as seen in 'ter'.
- The 'ks' cluster is a common onset in Norwegian and doesn't require special treatment.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't alter the standard syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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