vedlikeholdsfase
Syllables
ved-li-ke-hold-s-fa-se
Pronunciation
/veːdlɪkʰɔldsˌfaːsə/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
ved + likehold + s
The word 'vedlikeholdsfase' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ved-li-ke-hold-s-fa-se. The primary stress falls on the 'hold' syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'ved', the root 'likehold', the genitive suffix 's', and the root 'fase'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoidance of syllable-final consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The period during which something is maintained or kept in good working order.
Maintenance phase
“Prosjektet er nå i vedlikeholdsfase.”
“Vi må planlegge for vedlikeholdsfase.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'hold' syllable (the fourth syllable). The final syllable 'se' receives some secondary emphasis.
Syllables
ved — Open syllable, initial syllable.. li — Open syllable, part of the root.. ke — Open syllable, part of the root.. hold — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. s — Short syllable, genitive marker.. fa — Open syllable, part of the root.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Syllables generally avoid ending in consonant clusters.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The 'd' in 'vedlikehold' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might influence syllable division.
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