verdsmeistersskap
Syllables
verds-meis-ters-skap
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrdsˌmaɪ̯stərˌskɑp/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
verds-meisters- + -skap
The word 'verdsmeisterskap' is a compound noun meaning 'world championship'. It is divided into four syllables: verds-meis-ters-skap, with primary stress on 'meis-'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing, and the stress pattern is typical for compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
The competition to determine the best in the world in a particular sport or activity.
World championship
“Han vann verdsmeisterskap i ski.”
“Verdsmeisterskapen i fotball er populær.”
syn:VM
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('meis-'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, with stress generally falling on the second element.
Syllables
verds — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'vr', vowel nucleus 'e'.. meis — Open syllable, diphthong 'ai', stressed syllable.. ters — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'trs', vowel nucleus 'e'.. skap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sk', vowel nucleus 'a'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables are structured to include as many initial consonants as possible.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Stress
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound noun in Nynorsk.
- The 'rs' cluster does not pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but do not fundamentally alter the syllable division.
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