hoffjegermester
Syllables
hof-fje-ger-mes-ter
Pronunciation
/hɔfːˈjeːɡərˌmæstər/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
hoff + jeger + mester
hoffjegermester is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'court huntsman'. It's divided into five syllables: hof-fje-ger-mes-ter, with stress on 'ger'. The word consists of a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A master hunter associated with a royal court or estate.
Court huntsman, Master of the Hunt (at court)
“Hoffjegermesteren var ansvarlig for å organisere kongens jakt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ger'). This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns, with stress on the first syllable of the final element.
Syllables
hof — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. fje — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ger — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. mes — Closed syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables, leading to divisions like 'fje' instead of 'fj-e'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Geminate consonants (double 'f' in 'hoff') are allowed within syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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