norgesrekordholder
Syllables
nor-ges-re-kord-hol-der
Pronunciation
/ˈnɔrɡesˌrekɔɾˈhɔldər/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
norge, rekord, holde + -s
The word 'norgesrekordholder' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: nor-ges-re-kord-hol-der. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-initiated syllables. The word is composed of the roots 'norge', 'rekord', and 'holde' with a genitive marker '-s'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who holds the national record in a particular activity.
National record holder
“Hun er norgesrekordholder i maraton.”
“Den nye norgesrekordholderen jublet over seieren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kord'). Norwegian generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
nor — Open syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'r'.. ges — Closed syllable, onset 'g', nucleus 'e', coda 's'.. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'e'.. kord — Closed syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'ɾ'.. hol — Open syllable, onset 'h', nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'l'.. der — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'e', coda 'r'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonants are preferred in the onset position whenever possible.
Vowel-Initiated Syllables
Each vowel typically begins a new syllable.
Coda Restrictions
Norwegian has restrictions on permissible coda consonants, influencing syllable boundaries.
- The 'r' sound in Norwegian can vary regionally (retroflex or alveolar), but this doesn't affect syllable division.
- Compound word structure requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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