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kontantbeholdning

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

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

kontantbeholdning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kon-tant-be-hold-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈkɔntɑntbɛhɔldnɪŋ/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

kontant + behold + ning

The word 'kontantbeholdning' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kon-tant-be-hold-ning. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. It's composed of a French-derived adjective 'kontant' and an Old Norse-derived noun 'beholdning'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Cash holdings, cash reserves, liquid funds.

    Cash holdings

    “Selskapet har en betydelig kontantbeholdning.”

    “Kontantbeholdningen ble brukt til å finansiere oppkjøpet.”

    syn:kontanterkapitalformue
    ant:gjeld

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('hold').

Syllables

5
kon/kɔn/
tant/tɑnt/
be/bɛ/
hold/hɔld/
ning/nɪŋ/

kon — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tant — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable.. hold — Closed syllable.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

pre

kontant

From French *constant*, meaning 'cash'. Functions as an adjective.

root

behold

From Old Norse *behald*, meaning 'to hold'. Root of the noun.

suf

ning

Noun-forming suffix indicating holdings or stock.

Similar Words

ban­køn­toregn­skaps­fø­rerpeng­e­strøm

Maximize Onsets

Syllable division prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.

Vowel Division

Syllable division occurs before a vowel.

Consonant-Vowel Division

Syllable division occurs after a consonant when followed by a vowel.

  • Norwegian allows some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters, but this word follows standard rules.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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