avlastningopphold
Syllables
av-last-ning-op-phold
Pronunciation
/avˈlɑstnɪŋɔpːhɔld/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
av + lastning + opphold
The word 'avlastningsopphold' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: av-last-ning-op-phold. Stress falls on the third and fifth syllables. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters. It consists of a prefix ('av'), a root ('lastning'), and a suffix ('opphold').
Definitions
- 1
A period of respite or relief, often in a care setting. A stay intended to relieve someone of a burden or responsibility.
Relief stay, respite stay, recovery stay.
“Hun trengte et avlastningsopphold etter å ha pleiet sin syke mor.”
“Kommunen tilbyr avlastningsopphold for pårørende.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ning') and the fifth syllable ('phold').
Syllables
av — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel. Unstressed.. last — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant. Stressed.. op — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel. Unstressed.. phold — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian tends to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The 'pp' cluster in 'opphold' is a common feature in Norwegian and doesn't typically lead to syllable division between the 'p's.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect the core syllable division.
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