avgiftsnedsettelse
Syllables
av-gifts-ned-sett-else
Pronunciation
/ˈav.ɡɪftsˌnɛd.sɛt.tɛlsə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
avgift + sned + settelse
The word 'avgiftsnedsettelse' is a Nynorsk noun meaning 'tax reduction'. It is syllabified as av-gifts-ned-sett-else, with primary stress on 'sett'. The word is composed of morphemes relating to tax, reduction, and a nominalizing suffix. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
Reduction in tax or duty.
Tax reduction, duty reduction
“Regjeringen foreslo en avgiftsnedsettelse på bensin.”
“Avgiftsnedsettelsen vil gagne småbedrifter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sett'). Nynorsk nouns typically have stress on the penult, but morphological factors can override this.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gifts — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. ned — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sett — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. else — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within syllables (e.g., 'fts' in 'avgifts').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The consonant cluster '-fts-' is a common feature in Norwegian and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- The '-else' suffix is a standard nominalizing suffix and doesn't require special treatment.
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