høytideligholde
Syllables
høy-ti-de-lig-hol-de
Pronunciation
/ˈhøːɪ̯tɪdəlɪˌhɔldə/
Stress
101000
Morphemes
høy- + tide- + -lig-holde
The word 'høytideligholde' is a Norwegian verb meaning 'to celebrate solemnly'. It is divided into six syllables: høy-ti-de-lig-hol-de, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
To celebrate solemnly, to observe a festive occasion with reverence.
To celebrate solemnly
“Vi skal høytideligholde nasjonaldagen.”
“De høytideligholdt minnet om de falne.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tide'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, but can shift in longer words.
Syllables
høy — Open syllable, stressed in some pronunciations, contains a diphthong.. ti — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. de — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. lig — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. hol — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. de — Open syllable, contains a schwa vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The diphthong /øɪ/ in *høy-* can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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