husholdningsgjenstand
Syllables
hus-hold-nings-gjen-stand
Pronunciation
/ˈhʉːʃɔldnɪŋsɡjɛnˌstɑn/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
gjen- + husholdningsstand + -nings
The word 'husholdningsgjenstand' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: hus-hold-nings-gjen-stand. Stress falls on the second syllable ('hold'). The word is composed of the prefix 'gjen-', the root 'husholdningsstand', and the suffix '-nings'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
An object used in a household.
Household item
“Ein husholdningsgjenstand som er viktig er ein støvsugar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('hold'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
hus — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. hold — Closed syllable, part of the compound root.. nings — Closed syllable, suffix indicating a state or activity.. gjen — Open syllable, prefix meaning 'again'.. stand — Closed syllable, root meaning 'item'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound noun.
- The consonant cluster 'ldn' is somewhat unusual but permissible in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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