underholdningsplikt
Syllables
un-der-hold-nings-plikt
Pronunciation
/ˌʊnːdərˈhɔldnɪŋsplɪkt/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
under + holdnings + plikt
The word 'underholdningsplikt' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: un-der-hold-nings-plikt. Stress falls on the 'hold' syllable. The syllabification follows the sonority sequencing principle and onset maximization rules, typical for Norwegian. It consists of a prefix 'under', a root 'holdnings', and a suffix 'plikt', denoting a duty of support.
Definitions
- 1
The legal or moral obligation to provide support (financial or otherwise) to someone.
Duty of support/maintenance
“Han unngikk underholdningsplikten ved å flytte til utlandet.”
“Foreldrene har en underholdningsplikt overfor sine barn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hold'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. hold — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. plikt — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed to maximize sonority, with vowels as nuclei.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset if phonotactically permissible.
Avoidance of Single-Consonant Onsets
Single consonants are avoided as onsets unless they are sonorants.
- The 'r' sound can be retroflexed or vocalized depending on dialect.
- Unstressed vowels may be reduced in some dialects.
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