hovedmotsetning
Syllables
ho-ved-mot-set-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈhuvːeˌmɔtːsæˌtniŋ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
hoved + mot + setning
The word 'hovedmotsetning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: ho-ved-mot-set-ning. Stress falls on the first syllable. The morphemes consist of the prefix 'hoved-', root 'mot-', and suffix '-setning'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, with consideration for geminate consonants and specific vowel qualities.
Definitions
- 1
The main contradiction; the primary opposition.
Main contradiction, primary opposition
“Hovedmotsetningen i debatten var spørsmålet om oljeboring.”
“Dette er hovedmotsetningen mellom teori og praksis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ho-'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compound nouns.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ved — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. mot — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant, geminate consonant.. set — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Sequence
Vowel sequences are generally divided into separate syllables.
Syllable Weight
Geminate consonants (doubled consonants) contribute to syllable weight.
- Geminate consonants ('tt' in 'mot-') are a key feature of Nynorsk.
- The vowel 'æ' is specific to Nynorsk and affects pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel qualities and consonant devoicing may occur.
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