høyesterettsdom
The word 'høyesterettsdom' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: høy-es-te-retts-dom. It consists of the prefix 'høy', the root 'esterett', and the suffix 'dom'. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('høy'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, with geminate consonants assigned to the following syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A judgment or ruling made by the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court judgment
“Høyesterettsdommen ble offentliggjort i dag.”
“De anket saken til Høyesterett i håp om en annen dom.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('høy'). The final syllable ('dom') receives some secondary emphasis due to its grammatical function as a noun.
Syllables
høy — Open syllable, stressed.. es — Closed syllable, unstressed.. te — Closed syllable, unstressed.. retts — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dom — Closed syllable, slightly stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminates are typically assigned to the following syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words.
- The geminate 'tt' could be analyzed differently by some phonologists, but the current division is consistent with standard Nynorsk phonological practice.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the perceived stress, but the core syllable division remains the same.
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