hovedutbredelse
Syllables
ho-ved-ut-bred-el-se
Pronunciation
/ˈhuːvɛdˌʉtˌbrɛdɛlsə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
hoved- + bred- + -else
The Norwegian word 'hovedutbredelse' is a compound noun meaning 'main distribution'. It is syllabified as ho-ved-ut-bred-el-se, with primary stress on 'ut'. The division follows onset maximization and vowel-centric syllable rules, considering its morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
The widespread occurrence or prevalence of something.
Main distribution, prevalence
“Hovedutbredelsen av influensa er i vintermånedene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ut').
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ved — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ut — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant, primary stress.. bred — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. el — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. se — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word introduces complexity in syllable division.
- Potential for vowel elision in rapid speech, but generally pronounced.
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