hemmeligholdelse
Syllables
hem-me-lig-hol-del-se
Pronunciation
/hɛmːəˈliːɡhɔldɛlsə/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
hem + melig/hold + else
The Norwegian word 'hemmeligholdelse' is divided into six syllables: hem-me-lig-hol-del-se. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a noun meaning 'secrecy' and is formed from a prefix, roots, and a nominalizing suffix. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
The act of keeping something secret; concealment.
Secrecy, concealment, keeping secret.
“Han sverget til hemmeligholdelse.”
“Hemmeligholdelse er viktig i visse situasjoner.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('hem'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
hem — Open syllable, stressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. lig — Closed syllable, unstressed.. hol — Open syllable, unstressed.. del — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel, creating a larger onset.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless absolutely necessary.
- The 'gh' digraph functions as a single phoneme /ɡ/.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist but do not alter syllable division.
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