hovedmesterskap
Syllables
ho-ved-mes-ter-skap
Pronunciation
/ˈhuvːeˌmæstərˌskɑp/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
hoved + mester + skap
The word 'hovedmesterskap' is divided into five syllables: ho-ved-mes-ter-skap. It's a compound noun with stress on the first syllable. The morphemes are 'hoved' (prefix), 'mester' (root), and '-skap' (suffix). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded codas.
Definitions
- 1
A championship, a major competition.
Championship
“Han vann noregsmeisterskapen i sjakk.”
“Verdsmeisterskapen i fotball er viktig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ho'). Secondary stress is possible on 'mes' and 'skap' but is less prominent.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, stressed.. ved — Open syllable, unstressed.. mes — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. skap — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Codas
Avoid leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable if they can be incorporated into the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel (the nucleus).
Stress Placement
Primary stress falls on the first syllable in most Norwegian words.
- The long vowel /uː/ in 'hoved' is a common feature of Norwegian pronunciation.
- The potential reduction of the 'r' in 'mester' is a dialectal variation.
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