hokkipresident
The word 'hockeypresident' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: hok-ki-pre-si-dent. Stress falls on the first syllable ('hok-'). The word is formed by combining the borrowed words 'hockey' and 'president'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
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The president of a hockey club or organization.
Hockey president
“Han er hockeypresidenten i klubben.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('hok-'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
hok — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. ki — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. pre — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. si — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. dent — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'hok-'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The compound nature of the word is the primary consideration.
- The pronunciation of the borrowed word 'hockey' is relatively standardized in Nynorsk.
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