hovedvannledning
Syllables
ho-ved-vann-led-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈhɔʊ̯dvɑnːˌlɛːdɪŋ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
hoved + vann + ledning
The word 'hovedvannledning' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ho-ved-vann-led-ning. Stress falls on the first syllable ('ho-'). The word consists of the prefix 'hoved-', the root 'vann-', and the suffix '-ledning'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A main water pipe; the primary pipe delivering water to a building or area.
Main water pipe
“Det er en lekkasje i hovedvannledningen.”
“Arbeidet med å reparere hovedvannledningen vil starte i morgen.”
syn:største vannrørant:grenrør
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ho-'), following the typical Norwegian stress pattern for compound words.
Syllables
ho — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. ved — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. vann — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel due to the doubled 'n'.. led — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible into the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'ved' and 'ning'.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound, guiding the division between consonant clusters.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the first element of a compound word, influencing the perceived prominence of the initial syllable.
- The doubled 'n' in 'vann' indicates a long vowel sound, influencing pronunciation but not syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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