enevoldshersker
Syllables
e-ne-vold-sher-sker
Pronunciation
/ˌeːnəˈvɔldʃærskər/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
ene- + vold- + -shersker
The Norwegian word 'enevoldshersker' (absolute ruler) is divided into five syllables: e-ne-vold-sher-sker. Stress falls on 'vold'. The syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-based division, typical of Norwegian phonology. The word is a compound noun with Old Norse roots.
Definitions
- 1
Absolute ruler; autocrat.
Absolute ruler; autocrat.
“Kongen var en enevoldshersker.”
“The king was an absolute ruler.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vold'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, but shifts in compounds.
Syllables
e — Open syllable, vowel onset.. ne — Open syllable, vowel onset.. vold — Closed syllable, consonant coda, primary stress.. sher — Open syllable, vowel onset.. sker — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors syllables with consonant onsets.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are often divided around vowels.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional vowel variations may exist, but syllabification remains consistent.
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