betalingsbalanse
Syllables
be-ta-lings-ba-lan-se
Pronunciation
/bɛˈtɑːlɪŋsˌbɑːlɑnsə/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
be- + tal- + -ings-
The word 'betalingsbalanse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: be-ta-lings-ba-lan-se. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ba'). The syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules, maximizing onsets and adhering to open/closed syllable principles. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and two suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The balance of payments; the difference between a country's income and expenditure.
Balance of payments
“Noreg har ein god betalingsbalanse.”
“Betalingsbalansen er viktig for økonomien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ba'). Nynorsk generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, simple onset.. ta — Open syllable, simple onset.. lings — Closed syllable, complex onset ('ng').. ba — Open syllable, simple onset, primary stress.. lan — Open syllable, simple onset.. se — Closed syllable, simple onset.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as part of the syllable onset.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
- The compound nature of the word influences the overall stress pattern.
- The borrowed element 'balanse' maintains its original stress pattern within the compound.
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