hovedutsmykning
Syllables
ho-ved-ut-smyk-ning
Pronunciation
/hœːvʊtˢmykːniŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
hoved- + utsmyk- + -ning
The word 'hovedutsmykning' is divided into five syllables: ho-ved-ut-smyk-ning. Stress falls on 'ved'. It's a compound noun formed from 'hoved' (main), 'utsmyk' (ornamentation), and '-ning' (noun suffix). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Main ornamentation, principal decoration.
Main decoration
“Hovedutsmykningen av kirken var imponerende.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ved'). This is typical for Norwegian words, often on the penult.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ved — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ut — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. smyk — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ning — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Open Syllables
Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
- The *dt* cluster in 'ved' could theoretically be split, but is generally pronounced as a single unit.
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.