protokollsekretær
Syllables
pro-to-koll-se-kre-tær
Pronunciation
/prɔtɔˈkɔlːsɛkræːtæːr/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
proto- + koll- + sekretær
The word 'protokollsekretær' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: pro-to-koll-se-kre-tær. Stress falls on the second syllable ('to'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei, and aligns with morphemic boundaries. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, denoting a 'first' record keeper or 'confidential official'.
Definitions
- 1
A person responsible for taking and maintaining minutes of meetings or official proceedings.
Protocol Secretary
“Protokollsekretæren noterte alle vedtakene.”
“Hun ble ansatt som protokollsekretær i kommunestyret.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('to'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is /ɔ/.. to — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, vowel is /ɔ/.. koll — Closed syllable, long vowel /ɔː/, consonant cluster 'll'.. se — Open syllable, vowel is /ɛ/.. kre — Open syllable, long vowel /æː/.. tær — Closed syllable, long vowel /æː/, final 'r' is often devoiced.
Word Parts
proto-
From Greek *prōtos* meaning 'first'. Indicates an original or initial form.
koll-
From Greek *kollos* meaning 'glue' or 'bond', via Latin *colla*. Related to the idea of a record being 'stuck together'.
sekretær
From French *secrétaire*, ultimately from Latin *secretarius* meaning 'confidential official'.
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division generally favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) rather than ending (codas).
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel as its nucleus.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often aligns with morpheme boundaries, especially in compound words.
- The final 'r' is often devoiced in Norwegian pronunciation, but this doesn't affect syllable division.
- The long vowels /æː/ and /ɔː/ are common in Norwegian and influence syllable weight.
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