hovedenterprise
The word 'hovedentreprise' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: ho-ved-en-ter-pri-se. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It consists of the prefix 'hoved' (main) and the root 'entreprise' (contract). Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle and sonority sequencing, typical for Nynorsk.
Definitions
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A main contract, typically in construction or engineering, where one party is responsible for the overall execution of a project.
Main contract
“Selskapet vant anbudet på hovedentreprisen.”
“Hovedentreprisen inkluderer både prosjektering og bygging.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ho'). The stress pattern is relatively flat, but the first syllable is the most prominent.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, stressed.. ved — Closed syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pri — Closed syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to be syllable peaks.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally syllabified by separating the constituent morphemes.
- Potential elision of the 'd' in 'hoved' in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
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