motsetnadstilhøve
Syllables
mot-set-nads-til-hø-ve
Pronunciation
/ˈmɔtˢɛtnɑːdsˌtɪlhøːvə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
mot + setnad + tilhøve
The word 'motsetnadstilhøve' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: mot-set-nads-til-hø-ve. Stress falls on the second syllable ('set'). The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles, respecting the word's morphemic structure. It denotes a condition of contradiction or opposition.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('set'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, where stress tends to fall on the second element.
Syllables
mot — Open syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel 'o', coda absent. Unstressed.. set — Open syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'e', coda absent. Primary stressed syllable.. nads — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'a', coda 'ds'. Unstressed.. til — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'i', coda absent. Unstressed.. hø — Open syllable, onset consonant 'h', vowel 'ø', coda absent. Unstressed.. ve — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel 'e', coda absent. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable to maximize the onset.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words, reflecting the word's internal structure.
- The consonant cluster *stn* is permissible in Nynorsk, despite its complexity.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the core syllable division.
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