vedligeholdelsesforsømmelse
Syllables
ved-li-ge-hol-del-ses-for-søm-mel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈve̝ðˌliː̯ɡ̊ʰolˀðˀelsəsˌfɔːˈsø̝mˀelsə/
Stress
1001000100
Morphemes
ved- + hold- + -ligeholdelsesforsømmelse
The word 'vedligeholdelsesforsømmelse' is a complex Danish noun meaning 'neglect of maintenance'. It is divided into ten syllables, with primary stress on 'hol'. The word is formed from multiple morphemes, including prefixes, a root, and suffixes. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and prioritizes preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Neglect of maintenance; failure to keep something in good repair.
Neglect of maintenance
“Den store vedligeholdelsesforsømmelse førte til skader på bygningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hol'), which contains the root of the verb. Danish stress is generally fixed on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
ved — Open syllable, stressed, initial syllable.. li — Open syllable, unstressed, contains a diphthong.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed, contains a rounded vowel.. hol — Closed syllable, primary stressed, contains stød.. del — Open syllable, unstressed, contains a schwa.. ses — Open syllable, unstressed.. for — Open syllable, unstressed.. søm — Closed syllable, unstressed, contains stød.. mel — Open syllable, unstressed, contains a schwa.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
ved-
From verb 'vedligeholde', indicates action related to maintenance.
hold-
From verb 'holde' (to hold, keep), core meaning of maintaining.
-ligeholdelsesforsømmelse
Combination of -lige (interfix), -else (noun forming suffix), -for (prefix meaning 'lack of'), -sømm (root meaning 'care'), -else (noun forming suffix).
Similar Words
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they are exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
- The presence of stød (glottal stop) influences pronunciation but doesn't necessarily dictate syllable boundaries.
- Danish allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters, but the provided division is the most natural and common.
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