obligationsbeholdningernes
Syllables
o-bli-ga-tions-be-hold-ning-er-nes
Pronunciation
/ɔˈplɪɡaˌt͡siɔnsˌbeˈhʌlˀðɪŋˌeːɐ̯nəs/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
obligations + beholdning + ernes
The word 'obligationsbeholdningernes' is a complex Danish noun in the genitive plural, meaning 'the obligations' holdings'. It's syllabified based on onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles, with primary stress on the 'ning' syllable. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix, a Danish root, and a genitive plural suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The obligations' holdings/stock/inventory.
The obligations' holdings
“Analysen viste en stigning i obligationsbeholdningernes værdi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ning'). Danish stress is generally fixed on the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, it can shift. The first syllable of the root 'beholdning' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
o-bli-ga-tions — Open syllable, stressed syllable 'ga', contains a diphthong.. be-hold-ning — Open syllable, stressed syllable 'hold', contains a schwa.. er-nes — Open syllable, unstressed, contains a diphthong.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Danish 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
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The pronunciation of the 'r' can vary regionally (e.g., uvular vs. alveolar).
- The word's length and complexity are typical of Danish morphology.
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