kjærlighetsbehov
Syllables
kjær-lig-hets-be-hov
Pronunciation
/ˈçæːrlɪɡhetsbɛhuːv/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
kjærlig + hetsbehov
The word 'kjærlighetsbehov' is a compound noun meaning 'love need'. It is divided into five syllables: kjær-lig-hets-be-hov, with stress on the first syllable. It's morphologically composed of the root 'kjærlig' (loving) and the suffix 'hetsbehov' (need). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing rules.
Definitions
- 1
The need for love; a feeling of needing affection.
Love need
“Hun hadde et stort kjærlighetsbehov.”
“Hans kjærlighetsbehov ble ikke møtt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kjær').
Syllables
kjær — Open syllable, stressed.. lig — Closed syllable, unstressed.. hets — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. hov — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'kj' in *kjærlighetsbehov*).
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound word.
- The 'j' sound can sometimes be realized as a [j] or a [ç] depending on the following vowel. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllable division.
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