verdensrekordholder
Syllables
ver-dens-re-kord-hol-der
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛrdənˌrɛkɔɾˈhɔldər/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
verdens- + rekord- + -holder
The word 'verdensrekordholder' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-dens-re-kord-hol-der. Stress falls on the third syllable ('re'). The word is composed of the prefix 'verdens-', the root 'rekord-', and the suffix '-holder'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and sonority sequencing principles.
Definitions
- 1
A person who holds the world record in a particular activity.
World record holder
“Hun er verdensrekordholder i maraton.”
“Verdensrekordholderen ble intervjuet på TV.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('re'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel 'e', coda 'r'. Relatively simple structure.. dens — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'e', coda 'ns'. Consonant cluster 'ns' in the coda.. re — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'e'. Primary stressed syllable.. kord — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'o', coda 'rd'. Consonant cluster 'rd' in the coda.. hol — Open syllable, onset consonant 'h', vowel 'o'. Relatively simple structure.. der — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'e', coda 'r'. Relatively simple structure.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the second element of a compound word.
- The word is a relatively straightforward example of Norwegian compound word formation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality, but not syllable division.
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