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hovedmesterskap

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

hovedmesterskap

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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.

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

5
ho/huː/
ved/vɛd/
mes/mɛstər/
ter/tər/
skap/skɑp/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/14/2025
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