høgreekstremist
Syllables
høg-re-ek-stre-mist
Pronunciation
/ˈhøːɡɾeːkstɾeːmɪst/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
høg + ekstrem + ist
The word 'høgreekstremist' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as høg-re-ek-stre-mist. It consists of the prefix 'høg-', the root 'ekstrem-', and the suffix '-ist'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'trem'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
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A person who holds extreme far-right political views.
Far-right extremist
“Han ble stemplet som ein høgreekstremist.”
“Politiet overvåkar aktiviteten til høgreekstremistar.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'trem' (mist). The 'høg' syllable can receive secondary stress in some pronunciations, but is generally unstressed in the compound.
Syllables
høg — Open syllable, stressed (primary stress in some pronunciations, but secondary in this compound).. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. ek — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stre — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mist — Closed syllable, stressed (primary stress).
Word Parts
høg
Old Norse origin, meaning 'high, far'. Functions as an adjectival prefix indicating extremity.
ekstrem
Derived from French 'extrême' and Latin 'extremus', meaning 'farthest, outermost'. Forms the core meaning of the word.
ist
From French '-iste' and Greek '-istēs', denoting a person who adheres to a particular ideology or practice.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'str' are kept together as onsets to form syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus of the syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, but with consideration for overall stress patterns.
- The 'str' consonant cluster is treated as a single onset, a common practice in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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