vedlikeholdsbevilgning
Syllables
ved-li-ke-holds-be-vilg-ning
Pronunciation
/veːdliːkhɔldsbeːvilŋ/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
ved + like + holds-bevilgning
The word 'vedlikeholdsbevilgning' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'maintenance grant'. It is divided into seven syllables: ved-li-ke-holds-be-vilg-ning, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is a compound formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, following standard Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peaks.
Definitions
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Funding allocated for maintenance.
Maintenance grant/funding
“Kommunen har bevilget en stor sum til vedlikeholdsbevilgning.”
“Vedlikeholdsbevilgningen sikrer at veiene holdes i god stand.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ved'). Subsequent syllables receive less emphasis, typical of Norwegian compound words.
Syllables
ved — Open syllable, stressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. holds — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. vilg — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The word is a complex compound, typical of Norwegian, requiring careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The connecting vowel '-be-' is a common feature in Norwegian compounds.
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