vedlikeholdsindeks
Syllables
ved-li-ke-holds-in-deks
Pronunciation
/veːdlɪkʰɔldsɪnˈdeks/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
ved + like + holds
The word 'vedlikeholdsindeks' is a compound noun syllabified as ved-li-ke-holds-in-deks, with stress on 'deks'. It comprises the prefix 'ved-', root 'like-', suffix 'holds-', and root 'indeks', signifying a maintenance index.
Definitions
- 1
A maintenance index; an indicator of the condition or need for maintenance of something.
Maintenance index
“Den årlige vedlikeholdsindeksen viste behov for reparasjoner.”
“Vedlikeholdsindeksen er et viktig verktøy for å planlegge budsjettet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'deks'. Norwegian has a weak stress system, but the final syllable in compound nouns often receives slightly more prominence.
Syllables
ved — Open syllable, initial syllable.. li — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ke — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. holds — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. in — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. deks — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'ved'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The 'd' in 'vedlikeholds' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech, but the orthographic syllable division remains consistent.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect the realization of certain sounds, but the core syllable structure remains consistent.
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