hovedmesterskap
Syllables
ho-ved-mes-ter-skap
Pronunciation
/ˈhuvːɛmɛstərˌskɑp/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
hoved + mester + skap
The Norwegian word 'hovedmesterskap' is divided into five syllables: ho-ved-mes-ter-skap. The stress falls on the third syllable ('mes'). The word is a compound noun formed from the prefix 'hoved-', the root 'mester-', and the suffix '-skap'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and vowel endings.
Definitions
- 1
A competition to determine the best in a particular sport or activity.
Championship
“VM i fotball er et stort hovedmesterskap.”
“Han vant hovedmesterskapet i sjakk.”
ant:Treningskamp
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mes'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ved — Closed syllable, contains a voiced consonant.. mes — Stressed, open syllable, contains the root of the word.. ter — Closed syllable, contains a voiceless consonant.. skap — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains the suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Endings
Syllables generally end in vowels, creating open syllables.
Compound Word Stress
Stress in compound words often shifts to the second element.
- The 'hv-' digraph is treated as a single onset.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
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