hovedanliggende
Syllables
ho-ved-an-lig-gen-de
Pronunciation
/ˈhuːvɛdanˈlɪɡɡənˌdeː/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
hoved- + anligg- + -ende
The Norwegian word 'hovedanliggende' (main concern) is divided into six syllables: ho-ved-an-lig-gen-de. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound word with Germanic roots, and its syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules of dividing before vowels and after consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Main concern, primary matter, principal issue.
Main concern
“Dette er hovedanliggende for regjeringen.”
“Hovedanliggende i møtet var budsjettet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('an-**lig**-gen-de'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root, but can shift in compounds.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ved — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. an — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. lig — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. gen — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. de — Open syllable, common noun ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Final Syllable Rule
Syllables can end with a consonant sound, unless it creates an overly complex cluster.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- The double 'g' in 'anliggende' is a common feature and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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