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hovedbestemmelse

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

hovedbestemmelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ho-ved-be-stem-mel-se

Pronunciation

/huvødbɛstɛmːelse/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

hoved + bestem + melse

The word 'hovedbestemmelse' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ho-ved-be-stem-mel-se. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and prioritizes maintaining consonant clusters in the onset. The word consists of the prefix 'hoved-', the root 'bestem-', and the suffix '-melse'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Main provision

    Main provision

    “Hovedbestemmelsen i loven er klar.”

    “Vi må fokusere på hovedbestemmelsene i kontrakten.”

    syn:Hovedpunktkjernebestemmelse
    ant:Underbestemmelse

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be').

Syllables

6
ho/hu/
ved/vɛd/
be/bɛ/
stem/stɛmː/
mel/mɛl/
se/sɛ/

ho — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ved — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. be — Open syllable.. stem — Closed syllable, long consonant.. mel — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

pre

hoved

Old Norse origin, meaning 'head' or 'main'.

root

bestem

Old Norse origin, from 'bestemma' meaning 'to determine'.

suf

melse

Derived from 'bestemme', forming a noun.

Similar Words

ho­ved­sakbe­stem­meved­tak

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally divided before vowels.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are typically maintained in the onset of a syllable.

  • Norwegian allows some flexibility with consonant clusters, but the presented division is the most common.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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