rekordinnehaver
Syllables
rek-or-din-ne-ha-ver
Pronunciation
/rɛkɔɾˈdɪnːəˌhɑːvər/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
rekord + innehaver
The Norwegian word 'rekordinnehaver' (record holder) is syllabified as rek-or-din-ne-ha-ver, with primary stress on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'rekord' (record), 'inne' (feminine possessive), and 'haver' (possessor). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, with consideration for the geminate consonant 'nn'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who holds a record.
Record holder
“Hun er verdensrekordinnehaver i maraton.”
“Den nye rekordinnehaveren jublet over seieren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kor'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
rek — Open syllable with onset 'r', nucleus 'e', and coda 'k'. or — Closed syllable with onset 'ɾ', nucleus 'o'. din — Closed syllable with onset 'd', nucleus 'i', and geminate coda 'n'. ne — Open syllable with onset 'n', nucleus 'e'. ha — Open syllable with onset 'h', nucleus 'ɑː'. ver — Closed syllable with onset 'v', nucleus 'e', and coda 'r'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Coda
Consonants following the vowel nucleus form the coda.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are treated as a single, lengthened consonant within the syllable.
- The retroflex 'r' sound influences syllable perception.
- The compound nature of the word affects stress placement.
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