dommerkollegium
Syllables
dom-mer-kol-le-gi-um
Pronunciation
/ˈdɔmːərˌkɔlːeɡiːʊm/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
kol- + dommer + -legium
The Norwegian word 'dommerkollegium' is divided into six syllables: dom-mer-kol-le-gi-um. The primary stress falls on 'mer'. It's a compound noun derived from Old Norse and Latin roots, meaning 'board of judges'. Syllable division follows the onset-rime structure, maximizing onsets where possible.
Definitions
- 1
A board or panel of judges.
Board of judges, judging panel
“Dommerkollegiet fattet en enstemmig beslutning.”
“Saken ble oversendt til dommerkollegiet for vurdering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mer'). Norwegian compound nouns typically have stress on the first syllable of the second element.
Syllables
dom — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'om'. mer — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'er', primary stress. kol — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'ol'. le — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'e'. gi — Open syllable, onset 'g', rime 'i'. um — Closed syllable, onset 'u', rime 'm
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional onsets (consonants before the vowel) and rimes (vowel and following consonants).
Maximizing Onsets
When dividing consonant clusters, Norwegian generally prefers to maximize the number of onsets.
- Consonant clusters are treated as part of the preceding syllable.
- Regional dialects may exhibit slight variations in pronunciation, but the standard written form and syllable division remain consistent.
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