hovedforbindelse
Syllables
ho-ved-for-bin-del-se
Pronunciation
/ˈhuvːɛdfɔrˌbɪnːˌɛlsə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
hoved + forbind + else
The word 'hovedforbindelse' is divided into six syllables: ho-ved-for-bin-del-se. Stress falls on 'for'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and CV/CVC structures. It's a compound noun formed from 'hoved', 'forbind', and '-else'.
Definitions
- 1
The main connection; the primary link.
Main connection
“Hovedforbindelsen mellom byene er en jernbane.”
“Vi må styrke hovedforbindelsen med våre allierte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound, but longer compounds can shift stress.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ved — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. for — Open syllable, primary stress.. bin — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. del — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. se — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Structure
Syllables generally follow a CV or CVC pattern.
- Potential elision of 'd' in 'ved-' is a phonetic variation, not a syllabic one.
- Geminate consonants ('nn' in 'bin-') are common and do not affect syllabification.
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