totalavholdsselskap
Syllables
to-tal-av-hold-ss-el-skap
Pronunciation
/tuˈtɔːlɑvˈhɔldssɛlskɑp/
Stress
0101111
Morphemes
total + avhold + selskap
The word 'totalavholdsselskap' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: to-tal-av-hold-ss-el-skap. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('skap'). The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel break rules, respecting the morphemic structure of the word.
Definitions
- 1
A company or organization dedicated to total abstinence (typically from alcohol).
Total abstinence society/company
“Han er medlem av eit totalavholdsselskap.”
“Totalavholdsselskapet arrangerte eit møte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('skap').
Syllables
to — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel sound /u/.. tal — Closed syllable, consonant sound /l/.. av — Open syllable, vowel sound /ɑ/.. hold — Closed syllable, consonant sound /d/.. ss — Syllable with geminate consonant, /s/.. el — Open syllable, vowel sound /ɛ/.. skap — Closed syllable, consonant sound /p/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus forms a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided based on the morphemic boundaries within the compound word.
- The consonant cluster 'lv' is treated as part of the onset.
- The geminate consonant 'ss' forms a syllable on its own.
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