eksverdensmester
Syllables
eks-ver-dens-mes-ter
Pronunciation
/ɛksvɛrdənsˈmæstər/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
eks + verdens + mester
The Norwegian word 'eksverdensmester' (former world champion) is divided into five syllables: eks-ver-dens-mes-ter, with stress on 'mes'. It's a compound noun formed from 'eks-', 'verdens-', and 'mester', following standard Norwegian syllabification rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A person who has previously held the title of world champion.
Former world champion
“Han er en eksverdensmester i sjakk.”
“Eksverdensmesteren deltok i turneringen som gjest.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mes').
Syllables
eks — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable.. dens — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. mes — Closed syllable, stressed.. ter — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with consonants arranged according to their sonority.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters, which are maintained within syllables unless they violate sonority principles.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In many Norwegian words, the primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries when dividing syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel qualities, but not the syllable division.
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