hovedinntektskilde
Syllables
hov-ed-inn-tekts-kil-de
Pronunciation
/ˈhœvdɪnːˌtɛkstˌkɪldə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
hoved- + inn- + tektskilde
The word 'hovedinntektskilde' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: hov-ed-inn-tekts-kil-de. The primary stress falls on 'inn'. It consists of the prefix 'hoved-', the root 'inn-', and the suffix 'tektskilde'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
The primary or main source of income.
Main source of income
“Hovedinntektskilden hans er jobben som lærer.”
“Vi må beskytte hovedinntektskilden til bedriften.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('inn').
Syllables
hov — Open syllable, unstressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. inn — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. tekts — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kil — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the second element in compound nouns.
- The 'nn' sequence in 'inntekts' can sometimes be pronounced as a single long /n/ sound.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization.
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