underholdsbidrag
Syllables
un-der-holds-bid-rag
Pronunciation
/ˈʊndərˌhɔldsˌbiːdrɑɡ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
under + holds + bidrag
The word 'underholdsbidrag' is divided into five syllables based on the sonority principle and Nynorsk's preference for open syllables. It's a compound noun with a prefix ('under-'), root ('holds-'), and suffix ('bidrag'). Stress falls on the first syllable of the root ('holds-').
Definitions
- 1
A financial contribution made to support someone, typically a child or former spouse.
Child support/Alimony
“Han betaler underholdsbidrag til barna sine.”
“Hun krevde et høyere underholdsbidrag.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root ('holds-').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. der — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. holds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. bid — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. rag — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Sonority Principle
Maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded codas.
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk generally favors syllables ending in vowels.
- The 'd' in 'holds' can be subject to lenition in some dialects, but the syllable division remains consistent based on the written form.
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