avskrivingskontor
Syllables
av-skri-vings-kon-tor
Pronunciation
/avˈskɾiːvɪŋsˌkɔntɔɾ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
av + skriv + ings-kontor
The word 'avskrivingskontor' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: av-skri-vings-kon-tor. Primary stress falls on 'skri-'. It consists of a prefix 'av-', root 'skriv-', and suffixes '-ings' and '-kontor'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A department or office responsible for writing off (debts, assets, etc.).
Write-off office, accounting office (specifically for write-offs).
“Han jobber på avskrivingskontoret.”
“Saken ble sendt til avskrivingskontoret for vurdering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('skri-'). The final syllable ('tor') receives a slight secondary stress.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel. Unstressed.. skri — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a long vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. vings — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.. kon — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. tor — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Slightly stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation.
- The 'v' sound can be realized as [ʋ] in some dialects.
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