hovedtillitsmann
Syllables
ho-ved-til-lits-mann
Pronunciation
/ˈhuːvɛdˌtɪlɪtsman/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
hoved + tillits + mann
The Norwegian word 'hovedtillitsmann' (chief trust representative) is syllabified as ho-ved-til-lits-mann, with stress on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'hoved-' (head/chief), 'tillits-' (trust), and '-mann' (man). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Chief trust representative; a person elected or appointed to represent employees' interests in negotiations with employers.
Chief trust representative
“Hovedtillitsmannen forhandlet frem en god avtale.”
“Vi møtte hovedtillitsmannen for å diskutere lønnsforhandlingene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ved'). Norwegian compound words often stress the first element, but this word is an exception.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ved — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. til — Open syllable.. lits — Closed syllable.. mann — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'hv' as a single onset).
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but don't alter syllabification.
- The stress pattern is somewhat exceptional for a compound word, deviating from the typical first-syllable stress.
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