totalavholdsfolk
Syllables
to-tal-av-holds-folk
Pronunciation
/tɔˈtɑːlɑvˈhɔldsˌfɔlk/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
total + avholds + folk
The word 'totalavholdsfolk' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: to-tal-av-holds-folk. It consists of the prefix 'total-', the root 'avholds-', and the suffix '-folk'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'total' and 'avholds'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
People who practice total abstinence, especially from alcohol.
Total abstinence people / Teetotalers
“Totalavholdsfolk har ofte et sterkt engasjement i samfunnet.”
“Foreningen består av totalavholdsfolk fra hele landet.”
syn:avholdne folkant:drikkere
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'total' and 'avholds'. Secondary stress is minimal.
Syllables
to — Open syllable, stressed.. tal — Open syllable, unstressed.. av — Open syllable, stressed.. holds — Closed syllable, unstressed.. folk — 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.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Stress
Compound words generally retain the stress patterns of their constituent parts.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the stress patterns of each component.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but not the syllable division.
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