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husstandsmedlem

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “husstandsmedlem” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
4syllables

husstandsmedlem

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

hus-stands-med-lem

Pronunciation

/hʉːsˈtɑnsˌmɛdlem/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

med + husstands + lem

The word 'husstandsmedlem' is divided into four syllables: hus-stands-med-lem. It's a compound noun with stress on the second syllable. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian (C)V(C) patterns, with the 'ds' cluster in 'stands' being a notable feature.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person living in the same household.

    Household member

    “Hun er et viktig husstandsmedlem.”

    “Alle husstandsmedlemmer må betale.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stands').

Syllables

4
hus/hʉːs/
stands/ˈtɑns/
med/mɛd/
lem/lɛm/

hus — Open syllable, initial onset, vowel peak.. stands — Closed syllable, stressed, consonant cluster onset.. med — Open syllable, simple onset, vowel peak.. lem — Closed syllable, simple onset, vowel peak.

Onset Maximization

Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (initial consonant clusters).

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel peak.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Consonant clusters follow a sonority hierarchy (sonority decreases from vowel to consonant).

  • Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common, potentially affecting the pronunciation of 'u' in 'hus'.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/14/2025
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