volballproff
The word 'volleyballproff' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into three syllables: vol-ball-proff. Stress falls on the first syllable. The morphemes are 'volleyball' (sport) and 'proff' (professional). The geminate 'ff' is a permissible coda.
Definitions
- 1
A person who plays volleyball professionally.
Volleyball professional
“Han er ein kjend volleyballproff.”
“Ho drøymer om å bli ein volleyballproff.”
syn:volleyballspelar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('vol').
Syllables
vol — Open syllable, stressed.. ball — Open syllable, unstressed.. proff — Closed syllable, unstressed, geminate consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are preferred in onsets.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless permissible.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains a vowel.
- The geminate 'ff' is permissible in Nynorsk codas.
- The shortening of 'profesjonell' to 'proff' is a common morphological process.
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