lojalitetsforhold
Syllables
lo-ja-li-te-ts-for-hold
Pronunciation
/luːjalɪˈtɛtsfɔrˌhɔld/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
lo- + hold + -s
The Norwegian word 'lojalitetsforhold' is a compound noun meaning 'loyalty relationship'. It is syllabified as lo-ja-li-te-ts-for-hold, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is built from Latin and French roots, combined with Norwegian suffixes and compound elements. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel break rules.
Definitions
- 1
A relationship based on loyalty; a state of being loyal to one another.
Loyalty relationship, relationship of loyalty
“De hadde et sterkt lojalitetsforhold.”
“Bedriften satser på å bygge lojalitetsforhold med kundene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('lo-'). Norwegian has a relatively weak stress system, but the first syllable of compound words is typically more prominent.
Syllables
lo — Open syllable, stressed.. ja — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. ts — Closed syllable, unstressed.. for — Open syllable, unstressed.. hold — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'for-hold').
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms a separate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided within each component of the compound word.
- The genitive -s suffix is often pronounced weakly and can sometimes blend with the preceding syllable, but it maintains its syllabic identity for analysis.
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