underholdningsbehov
Syllables
un-der-hol-dnings-be-hov
Pronunciation
/ˌʊnːdərˈhɔldnɪŋsbeˈhuːv/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
under- + holdnings- + -behov
The word 'underholdningsbehov' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: un-der-hol-dnings-be-hov. The primary stress falls on 'nings'. It's formed from the prefix 'under-', the root 'holdnings-', and the suffix '-behov'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, typical of Nynorsk phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The need for entertainment.
Entertainment need
“Det er eit stort underholdningsbehov i samfunnet.”
“Ho hadde eit sterkt underholdningsbehov etter ei lang arbeidsveke.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nings'). Secondary stress is weak and can be present on 'un'.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. der — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, vowel followed by approximant.. hol — Open syllable, glottal fricative onset, vowel.. dnings — Closed syllable, complex onset cluster, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. be — Open syllable, vowel.. hov — Closed syllable, long vowel, final voiced consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Separation
Each vowel sequence is typically separated into its own syllable.
Penultimate Stress
In compound nouns, the primary stress usually falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ndr' cluster in 'underholdning' is a complex onset but permissible in Nynorsk.
- The 'h' in 'holdning' is a voiceless glottal fricative, a common feature of Nynorsk pronunciation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel qualities and consonant clusters.
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