voldssherredømme
Syllables
volds-sher-re-døm-me
Pronunciation
/vɔlsˈʃɛrːəˌdœmːə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
volds- + sherre- + -dømme
The word 'voldsherredømme' is divided into five syllables: volds-sher-re-døm-me. It's a complex noun with Old Norse roots, denoting violent jurisdiction. Stress falls on the second syllable ('sher-'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
Absolute or violent dominion; a state of forceful control.
Violent jurisdiction, absolute rule.
“Han utøvde eit voldsherredømme over landsbyen.”
“Voldsherredømmet hans vart ikkje tolerert lenge.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sher-'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
volds — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'vld', vowel 'o'.. sher — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'shr', long vowel 'e'.. re — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', reduced vowel 'e'.. døm — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', long vowel 'ø'.. me — Open syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel 'e'.
Word Parts
volds-
Derived from 'vald' (power, rule), Old Norse origin, indicates forceful control.
sherre-
Derived from 'sherre' (sheriff, jurisdiction), Old Norse/Germanic origin, core meaning of authority.
-dømme
Derived from 'dømme' (judgment, dominion), Old Norse origin, forms a noun denoting a sphere of authority.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds are ordered from more sonorous (vowels) to less sonorous (consonants) within a syllable.
- The word is relatively straightforward in terms of syllabification, with no major exceptions.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel qualities, but not the syllable division itself.
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