rekordhastighet
The word 'rekordhastighet' is a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization, dividing the word into 're-kord-has-ti-ghet'. It consists of a French/English-derived prefix 'rekord', an Old Norse root 'has', and an Old Norse suffix 'ighet'.
Definitions
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Extremely high speed; a record-breaking speed.
Record speed
“Flyet nådde en rekordhastighet.”
“Han kjørte med rekordhastighet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('re-'). This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
re- — Open syllable, initial stress.. kord- — Syllable with consonant cluster, onset maximization.. has- — Open syllable.. ti- — Open syllable.. ghet — Closed syllable, containing the noun-forming suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, which serves as the nucleus.
- Permissible consonant clusters in Norwegian.
- The 'rd' cluster is common and doesn't pose a division challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
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