avholdsforening
Syllables
av-holds-for-e-ning
Pronunciation
/aˈvʰɔlːdsfɔˈrɛːnɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
av + holds + forening
The word 'avholdsforening' is divided into five syllables: av-holds-for-e-ning. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, while respecting morphemic boundaries. It's a compound noun meaning 'abstinence association'.
Definitions
- 1
An association or organization dedicated to promoting abstinence, typically from alcohol.
Abstinence association/society
“Han er medlem av avholdsforeningen.”
“Avholdsforeningen arrangerte et møte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ning'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, vowel onset.. holds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.. for — Open syllable, vowel onset.. e — Open syllable, vowel onset.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Prevents leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable when they can be part of an onset.
Vowel Onset
Each vowel typically begins a new syllable.
- The 'holds' syllable could theoretically be divided as 'ho-lds', but this is less natural and disrupts the morpheme.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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