hovedmålsetting
Syllables
ho-ved-mål-set-ting
Pronunciation
/ˈhuvːeˌmɔːlˌsɛtːɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
hoved + mål + setting
The word 'hovedmålsetting' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: ho-ved-mål-set-ting. Stress falls on 'mål'. It consists of the prefix 'hoved', root 'mål', and suffix 'setting'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-based division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The main objective, primary goal, or overarching aim.
Main objective, primary goal
“Bedriftens hovedmålsetting er å øke fortjenesten.”
“Regjeringens hovedmålsetting er å redusere arbeidsledigheten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'mål'. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. ved — Closed syllable, vowel is long, consonant coda.. mål — Open syllable, stressed syllable, vowel is long.. set — Closed syllable, consonant coda, long consonant.. ting — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'hv' in 'hoved').
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a diphthong or a permissible coda.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The double consonants ('vv' and 'tt') are important for maintaining vowel and consonant length.
- Regional variations in vowel quality or consonant articulation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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