pengebeholdning
The word 'pengebeholdning' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'cash holdings'. It is divided into five syllables: pen-ge-be-hol-dning, with primary stress on the second syllable ('be'). The division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding syllable-final consonants. The word consists of the root 'penge' (money) and the compound element 'beholdning' (state of keeping).
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. ge — Open syllable, containing a velar fricative and a schwa.. be — Open syllable, containing a plosive and a short vowel.. hol — Open syllable, containing a fricative and a rounded vowel.. dning — Closed syllable, containing a dental plosive, nasal consonant and a vowel.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Avoid Syllable-Final Consonants
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable if it avoids a syllable-final consonant cluster.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /e/ vs. /ə/ in 'penge') may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of the individual morphemes' pronunciation.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian Nynorsk
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.