verdensrekordholder
Syllables
ver-dens-re-kord-hol-der
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrdənsˌrɛkɔɾˈhɔldər/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
verdens- + rekord- + -holder
The word 'verdensrekordholder' is a compound noun syllabified based on onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a prefix ('verdens-'), a root ('rekord-'), and a suffix ('-holder').
Definitions
- 1
A person who holds the highest achievement in a particular field.
World record holder
“Hun er verdensrekordholder i maraton.”
“Han ble hyllet som verdensrekordholder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kord').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, onset 'v', nucleus 'ɛr'. dens — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'ɛns'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'ɛ'. kord — Closed syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'rd'. hol — Open syllable, onset 'h', nucleus 'ɔl'. der — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'ər'
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables are formed to include as many consonants as possible in the onset, respecting Nynorsk phonotactics.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up in a way that aligns with Nynorsk phonological rules.
- The genitive '-s' in 'verdens-' can be pronounced weakly, but remains part of the first syllable for orthographic syllabification.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (trill vs. tap) do not affect the syllable division.
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