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behovskriterium

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6 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

behovskriterium

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

be-hovs-kri-te-ri-um

Pronunciation

/bɛˈhuːvsˌkriːtɛˌriːʊm/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

behovs + kriterium

The word 'behovskriterium' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: be-hovs-kri-te-ri-um. Stress falls on the third syllable ('kri'). The syllabification follows rules prioritizing vowel separation and maximizing onsets. It consists of a prefix 'behovs-' (need) and a root 'kriterium' (criterion).

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A criterion based on need.

    Need criterion

    “Det viktigaste behovskriteriet er tryggleik.”

    “Vi må vurdere behovskriterium nøye.”

    syn:behovkrav
    ant:valfritt

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kri'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.

Syllables

6
be/bɛ/
hovs/huːvs/
kri/kriː/
te/tɛ/
ri/riː/
um/ʊm/

be — Open syllable, initial syllable.. hovs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. kri — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. um — Closed syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

pre

behovs

Old Norse origin, indicates 'need'.

root

kriterium

Latin origin, meaning 'criterion'.

Similar Words

pro­blem­stil­lingsam­funns­mes­sigut­vik­lings­mu­lig­he­ter

Vowel Rule

Syllable division occurs before each vowel sound.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Syllable division occurs after a consonant cluster that cannot begin a syllable.

  • The 'v' in 'behovs-' could be debated, but is typically included in the onset of the following syllable.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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