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verdensherredømme

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6 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

verdensherredømme

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ver-dens-her-re-døm-me

Pronunciation

/ˈvɛrdənˌhɛrːəˈdœmːə/

Stress

001010

Morphemes

verdens- + herre- + dømme

The word 'verdensherredømme' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'world domination'. It is syllabified as ver-dens-her-re-døm-me, with primary stress on the third syllable ('døm'). The word is a compound consisting of the prefix 'verdens-', the root 'herre-', and the suffix 'dømme', all of Old Norse origin. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    World domination; the exercise of supreme authority over the world.

    World domination

    “Han drømte om verdensherredømme.”

    “Organisasjonen hadde ambisjoner om verdensherredømme.”

    syn:Verdensmaktglobal kontroll
    ant:Nasjonal suverenitetlokal kontroll

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('døm'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, the stress can shift.

Syllables

6
ver/vɛr/
dens/dɛns/
her/hɛrː/
re/rɛ/
døm/dœm/
me/mɛ/

ver — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel nucleus 'e', coda 'r'.. dens — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel nucleus 'e', coda 'ns'.. her — Open syllable, onset consonant 'h', vowel nucleus 'e', coda 'rː' (geminate consonant).. re — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel nucleus 'e', no coda.. døm — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel nucleus 'ø', coda 'm'.. me — Open syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel nucleus 'e', no coda.

Word Parts

pre

verdens-

Derived from 'verden' (world) + genitive suffix '-s'. Old Norse origin. Indicates belonging to the world.

root

herre-

Meaning 'lord' or 'master'. Old Norse origin. Core meaning of authority.

suf

dømme

Derived from the verb 'dømme' (to judge, to rule). Old Norse origin. Indicates the act of ruling.

Similar Words

fri­hets­kjem­persam­funns­an­svarstats­buds­jet­tet

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.

Sonority Sequencing

Consonant clusters are organized according to sonority, with more sonorous sounds closer to the vowel.

  • The 'rd' cluster is common and remains within a syllable.
  • The double 'mm' at the end forms a single coda.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but generally don't affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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