tilbakeholdning
Syllables
til-ba-ke-hold-ning
Pronunciation
/tɪlˈbɑːkeˌhɔldnɪŋ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
tilbake- + hold- + -ning
The word 'tilbakeholdning' is divided into five syllables: til-ba-ke-hold-ning. It's a compound noun with a prefix 'tilbake-', root 'hold-', and suffix '-ning'. The primary stress falls on the 'hold' syllable. Syllable division follows the Onset-Rime principle and stress placement rules for Norwegian compounds.
Definitions
- 1
Restraint, retention, withholding.
Restraint, retention, withholding.
“Han viste stor tilbakeholdning i møtet.”
“Politiet oppfordret til tilbakeholdning med informasjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'hold' syllable. Norwegian stress is tonal, but the 'hold' syllable receives the most prominent accent.
Syllables
til — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ba — Open syllable.. ke — Open syllable.. hold — Closed syllable, stressed.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus (rime), preceded by optional consonants (onset).
Maximization of Onsets
Consonants are assigned to onsets whenever possible.
Stress Placement in Compounds
Stress typically falls on the root syllable in Norwegian compounds.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but syllable division remains consistent.
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