voldgiftsdommer
The word 'voldgiftsdommer' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: vol-d-gifts-dom-mer. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dom-'). The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It is composed of three Old Norse roots relating to power, settlement, and judgment.
Definitions
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A person who presides over an arbitration process.
Arbitrator
“Han er ein erfaren voldgiftsdommer.”
ant:part
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dom-').
Syllables
vol — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. d — Syllable onset, single consonant.. gifts — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. dom — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. mer — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
CV/CVC Syllable Structure
Syllables generally follow a consonant-vowel (CV) or consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) structure.
- The 'ft' cluster in 'gifts' is a common and accepted cluster in Nynorsk.
- The long vowel /ɔː/ in 'dommer' is a typical Nynorsk feature.
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