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hovedmotsetning

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

hovedmotsetning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ho-ved-mot-set-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈhuvːeˌmɔtːsɛtniŋ/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

hoved + mot + setning

The word 'hovedmotsetning' is divided into five syllables: ho-ved-mot-set-ning. The primary stress falls on 'mot'. The word is a compound noun formed from Old Norse roots, with 'hoved' functioning as an intensifier. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and adhering to the onset-rime structure.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The main contradiction; the primary opposition.

    Main contradiction

    “Hovedmotsetningen i debatten var spørsmålet om oljeboring.”

    syn:konfliktuenighet
    ant:enighetharmoni

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mot'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.

Syllables

5
ho/huː/
ved/veːd/
mot/mɔtː/
set/sɛt/
ning/niŋ/

ho — Open syllable, onset + vowel.. ved — Closed syllable, onset + vowel + coda.. mot — Closed syllable, onset + vowel + coda, primary stress.. set — Closed syllable, onset + vowel + coda.. ning — Coda syllable, onset + vowel + coda.

Word Parts

pre

hoved

Old Norse *höfuð*, meaning 'head' or 'main', functions as an intensifier.

root

mot

Old Norse *mót*, meaning 'opposition' or 'encounter'.

suf

setning

Old Norse *setning*, meaning 'setting, placing, condition', forms a noun.

Similar Words

for­e­komstun­der­grunno­ver­fla­te

Maximize Onsets

Norwegian syllable division favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.

Onset-Rime Structure

Syllables are structured around an onset (consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel + optional coda).

  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
  • Compound words often exhibit shifted stress patterns.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/14/2025

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