vedlikeholdssektor
Syllables
ved-li-ke-holds-sek-tor
Pronunciation
/veːdˌliːkʰɔldsˌsɛktɔr/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
vedlikeholds + sektor
The word 'vedlikeholdssektor' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: ved-li-ke-holds-sek-tor. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is formed from Germanic and Latin roots, denoting the maintenance sector. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The sector responsible for maintenance.
Maintenance sector
“Investeringane i vedlikeholdssektor er avgjerande.”
“Kommunen prioriterer vedlikeholdssektor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ved'). Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, but the first syllable receives a slight emphasis.
Syllables
ved — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel.. li — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a long vowel.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel.. holds — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel and a final consonant.. sek — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel.. tor — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The 'dh' cluster in 'vedlikeholds' is generally pronounced, though simplification can occur in colloquial speech.
- Vowel qualities can vary slightly depending on dialect.
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