hovedsammenslutning
Syllables
ho-ved-sam-men-slut-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈhœːvd̩ˌsɑmːənslʉtːniŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
hoved + sammenslutning + ning
The word 'hovedsammenslutning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ho-ved-sam-men-slut-ning. It's composed of the prefix 'hoved' and the compound root 'sammenslutning'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sam'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A main organization, a central association, or a head office.
Main organization/association
“Hovedsammenslutningen vedtok nye regler.”
“Han er leder for hovedsammenslutningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sam'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound, but longer compounds can shift stress.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, containing the vowel /œː/.. ved — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /d̩/. The 'd' is syllabic.. sam — Open syllable, containing the vowel /ɑ/.. men — Open syllable, containing the vowel /ɛ/.. slut — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ʉ/.. ning — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /i/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel (or diphthong) as its nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- The pronunciation of the 'd' in 'hoved' can vary regionally and depending on speech rate.
- Syllabic 'd' in 'ved'.
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