hovedoverenskomst
Syllables
ho-ved-o-ver-en-skom-st
Pronunciation
/ˈhuːvøˌʊvɛrˌɛnskɔmst/
Stress
0101110
Morphemes
hoved- + komst + over-ens-
The word 'hovedoverenskomst' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ho-ved-o-ver-en-skom-st. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'hoved-', the prefix 'over-', the interfix '-ens-', and the root 'komst'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric rules.
Definitions
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A main collective agreement, typically between employer organizations and trade unions, setting terms and conditions of employment.
Main collective agreement
“Forhandlingene om den nye hovedoverenskomsten er i gang.”
“Hovedoverenskomsten gjelder for alle ansatte i bedriften.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('o' in 'over'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. ved — Closed syllable, vowel is rounded.. o — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. ver — Closed syllable, vowel is short.. en — Closed syllable, vowel is short.. skom — Closed syllable, vowel is short.. st — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize consonant clusters within the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the second element of a compound word.
- The interfix '-ens-' is treated as part of the preceding element.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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