avgangsvederlag
Syllables
av-gang-s-ve-der-lag
Pronunciation
/ɑvˈɡɑŋsˌveːdərlɑɡ/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
av + gang + s-veder-lag
The word 'avgangsvederlag' is divided into six syllables based on the sonority principle and Nynorsk syllable structure rules. It's a compound noun with a primary stress on the first syllable of the root 'gang'. The morphemic analysis reveals its origins in Old Norse, and its meaning relates to severance pay.
Definitions
- 1
Compensation paid upon departure (e.g., from a job).
Severance pay, termination indemnity.
“Han mottok fullt avgangsvederlag etter oppsigelsen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root 'gang'.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gang — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. s — Syllable consisting of a single consonant, often elided.. ve — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. der — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. lag — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Sonority Principle
Maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences to create syllables.
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) where possible.
Consonant-Vowel Pattern
Vowels followed by consonants or consonant clusters typically form syllable boundaries.
- The genitive '-s' is often reduced or elided in spoken Nynorsk, but remains orthographically present.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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