jazzsaksofonist
The word 'jazzsaksofonist' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'jazz saxophonist'. It is divided into five syllables: jazz-sak-so-fo-nist, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and the vowel peak principle.
Definitions
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A person who plays the saxophone in jazz music.
Jazz saxophonist
“Han er en dyktig jazzsaksofonist.”
“Jazzsaksofonisten improviserte et fantastisk solo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fon').
Syllables
jazz — Open syllable with a long vowel and geminate consonant.. sak — Closed syllable with a stop consonant.. so — Open syllable.. fo — Open syllable.. nist — Closed syllable with a stop consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible, respecting sonority constraints.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a syllable must follow a sonority hierarchy.
- Compound word stress placement, geminate consonants.
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