totalavholdsfolk
Syllables
to-ta-lav-holds-folk
Pronunciation
/tuˈtɔːlɑvˈhɔldsˌfɔlk/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
total + avholds + folk
The word 'totalavholdsfolk' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: to-ta-lav-holds-folk. Stress falls on the second syllable ('av-'). The word is composed of the prefix 'total-', the root 'avholds-', and the suffix '-folk'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
People who practice total abstinence, especially from alcohol.
Teetotalers, abstainers
“Totalavholdsfolk organiserte en demonstrasjon.”
“Han var en del av totalavholdsfolket.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('av-'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
to — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ta — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lav — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. holds — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. folk — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally placed at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Sequence
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- Dialectal variations in the pronunciation of /v/ and vowels.
- The 'ds' and 'lk' consonant clusters are permissible in syllable codas.
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