hovedbestemmelse
Syllables
ho-ved-be-stem-mel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈhuvødbɛstɛmːəlʃə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
hoved + bestem + melse
The word 'hovedbestemmelse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: ho-ved-be-stem-mel-se. Stress falls on the third syllable ('be'). It consists of the prefix 'hoved-', root 'bestem-', and suffix '-melse', and means 'main provision'.
Definitions
- 1
The main provision, principal determination, or key clause.
Main provision, principal determination
“Hovedbestemmelsen i loven er klar.”
“De diskuterte hovedbestemmelsene i avtalen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('be'), typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, initial consonant and vowel.. ved — Open syllable, initial consonant and vowel.. be — Open, stressed syllable, initial consonant and vowel.. stem — Closed syllable, consonant cluster and vowel.. mel — Open syllable, initial consonant and vowel.. se — Open syllable, initial consonant and vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Stress
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound noun.
- The 'd' in 'hoved' can be elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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