ledddelsetning
Syllables
ledd-del-set-ning
Pronunciation
/lɛdːˈdɛlˌsɛtːniŋ/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
del- + ledd/setning + ning
The word 'ledd-delsetning' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into four syllables: ledd-del-set-ning. Stress falls on the first syllable ('ledd'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word consists of a root 'ledd' and a prefix 'del-' combined with the root 'setning' and suffix '-ning'.
Definitions
- 1
A subordinate clause; a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
Subordinate clause
“Jeg vet at han kommer - 'at han kommer' is a ledd-delsetning.”
ant:hovedsetning
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ledd') as is typical in Norwegian. Secondary stress may be present on 'del'.
Syllables
ledd — Closed syllable, stressed.. del — Open syllable, unstressed.. set — Open syllable, unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonants are included in the onset as much as possible, forming consonant clusters where permitted.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, which serves as the nucleus.
Compound Word Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the first element of a compound word.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of stress patterns within compounds.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
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