trollddomsformel
Syllables
tro-lld-doms-for-mel
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɔlːdɔmsfɔrməl/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
troll- + doms- + -formel
The word *trolldomsformel* is divided into five syllables: tro-lld-doms-for-mel. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix (*troll-*), root (*doms-*), and suffix (*-formel*). Syllabification follows the sonority principle and Nynorsk's preference for open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A magical formula; a set of words or actions believed to have supernatural power.
Magic formula
“Ho brukte ei gamal *trolldomsformel* for å kurera sjølv sjukdomen.”
“I eventyret finn dei ei *trolldomsformel* som kan bryta forbanninga.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('doms'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
tro — Open syllable, onset 'tr', vowel 'ɔ'. lld — Closed syllable, onset 'l', coda 'ld'. doms — Closed syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'ɔ', coda 'ms'. for — Open syllable, onset 'f', vowel 'ɔ'. mel — Closed syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'ɛ', coda 'l'
Word Parts
Sonority Principle
Maximizing onsets and respecting vowel length to create permissible syllable structures.
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) where possible.
Coda Constraints
Consonant clusters are permissible in the coda (final position) of a syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'd' (often as /ð/).
- Vowel length in 'troll' (/ɔː/) influences pronunciation but not syllable division.
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