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hovedingrediens

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
6syllables

hovedinggrediens

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

hov-ed-ing-gre-di-ens

Pronunciation

/ˈhœvdɪŋɡrɛdɪˌɛns/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

hoved + ingrediens

The word 'hovedingrediens' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: hov-ed-ing-gre-di-ens. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('di'). The word consists of the prefix 'hoved' (main) and the root 'ingrediens' (ingredient). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The most important or essential component of a mixture or recipe.

    Main ingredient

    Mel er hovedingrediensen i brød.

    Tomater er en viktig hovedingrediens i mange italienske retter.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('di').

Syllables

6
hov/hœv/
ed/ɛd/
ing/ɪŋ/
gre/ɡrɛ/
di/dɪ/
ens/ɛns/

hov Open syllable, onset consonant 'h', vowel peak 'œ'.. ed Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel peak 'ɛ'.. ing Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ng', vowel peak 'ɪ'.. gre Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'gr', vowel peak 'ɛ'.. di Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel peak 'ɪ', primary stress.. ens Closed syllable, onset consonant 'ɛ', vowel peak 'ɛ'.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must have a vowel peak.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Sounds are ordered within a syllable from more sonorous (vowels) to less sonorous (consonants).

  • The 'd' in 'hoved' can be reduced or elided in colloquial speech.
  • The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single onset.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025
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