husstandsmedlem
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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'.
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