underholdningsbehov
Syllables
un-der-hold-nings-be-hov
Pronunciation
/ˈʊnːdərˌhɔldnɪŋsbeˈhuːv/
Stress
100001
Morphemes
under- + holdnings- + -ningsbehov
The Norwegian word 'underholdningsbehov' (need for entertainment) is divided into six syllables: un-der-hold-nings-be-hov. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is a compound noun with Old Norse roots, and its syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-following consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Need for entertainment
Need for entertainment
“Barn har et stort underholdningsbehov.”
“Etter en lang arbeidsdag, har jeg et underholdningsbehov.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable (*un-*). Norwegian stress is generally weak, but the first syllable receives slight emphasis.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial consonant.. der — Open syllable, following vowel.. hold — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. nings — Closed syllable, consonant ending, 'ng' cluster.. be — Open syllable, initial consonant.. hov — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Following Consonant
Consonants following vowels typically form the end of a syllable.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'nings' is a common feature of Norwegian phonology.
- The word's length and compound structure influence its syllable division.
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