totalavholdsselskap
Syllables
to-tal-av-hold-s-sel-skap
Pronunciation
/tuˈtɔːlɑvˈhɔldssɛlskɑp/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
total + avhold + selskap
The word 'totalavholdsselskap' is a compound noun meaning 'total abstinence society'. It is divided into seven syllables: to-tal-av-hold-s-sel-skap, with primary stress on the first syllable ('to-'). The word is formed from a Latin prefix ('total'), an Old Norse root ('avhold'), and an Old Norse suffix ('selskap'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A society or organization dedicated to complete abstinence from alcohol.
Total abstinence society
“Han er medlem av et totalavholdsselskap.”
“Totalavholdsselskapet arrangerte et møte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('to-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, and this pattern is maintained in compound words.
Syllables
to — Open syllable, stressed.. tal — Open syllable, unstressed.. av — Open syllable, unstressed.. hold — Closed syllable, unstressed.. s — Syllabic consonant, linking element.. sel — Open syllable, unstressed.. skap — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'sk' in 'skap').
Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC) where possible.
Compound Word Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the first element of a compound word.
- The 's' connecting the root and suffix is a common feature in Norwegian compound words.
- The consonant cluster 'ld' is permissible in syllable-final position in Norwegian.
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