hovedforsamling
The word 'hovedforsamling' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: ho-ved-for-sam-ling. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sam'). The word is composed of the prefix 'hoved' and the compound root 'forsamling'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A formal meeting of the members of an organization, company, or society, typically held annually.
General meeting, annual general meeting
“Styret innkaller til hovedforsamling.”
“Hovedforsamlingen vedtok regnskapet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sam'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ved — Closed syllable, with syllabic consonant.. for — Open syllable, initial vowel.. sam — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ling — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a diphthong or a consonant cluster.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- The /d/ in 'hoved' can be reduced or elided in some dialects, but the written form dictates the syllable division.
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