toppidrettsfolk
The word 'toppidrettsfolk' is divided into three syllables: topp-idrett-sfolk. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix ('topp'), root ('idrett'), and suffix ('folk'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and stress-timing.
Definitions
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People who participate in or are involved in elite-level sports.
Elite athletes, top-level sports people
“De norske toppidrettsfolkene presterte godt i OL.”
“Regjeringen investerer i toppidrettsfolk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('topp'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of words.
Syllables
topp — Closed syllable, stressed.. idrett — Closed syllable, contains 'dr' cluster.. sfolk — Closed syllable, contains 'sf' cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters as onsets to avoid stranded consonants.
Stress-Timing
Stress is generally placed on the first syllable of the word.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
No syllable ends with a single consonant if it can be part of an onset.
- The 'pp' cluster is a common feature of Norwegian and doesn't disrupt syllabification.
- The genitive marker '-s-' is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
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