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dekningstilskott

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

dekningstilskott

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

dek-ning-stil-skott

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛːknɪŋstɪlskɔtː/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

til + dekning + skott

The word 'dekningstilskott' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: dek-ning-stil-skott. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('dek'). The syllabification follows the sonority principle and onset maximization rules, accommodating common Nynorsk features like 'ng' clusters and geminate consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A grant or subsidy intended to cover costs.

    Coverage grant, cost coverage subsidy

    “Han søkte om eit dekningstilskott for å dekke reisekostnadene.”

    syn:støttetilskot
    ant:utgiftkostnad

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('dek').

Syllables

4
dek/dɛk/
ning/nɪŋ/
stil/stɪl/
skott/skɔtː/

dek — Open syllable, stressed.. ning — Closed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. stil — Closed syllable.. skott — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant ('tt').

Word Parts

pre

til

Old Norse origin, indicates addition or direction.

root

dekning

From 'dekke' (to cover) + '-ing' (nominalizing suffix), Old Norse origin.

suf

skott

Old Norse origin, meaning 'shot, allowance, grant'.

Similar Words

u­tdan­ningar­beids­kraftsam­ar­beid

Sonority Principle

Syllables are formed to maximize the sonority of the syllable nucleus.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.

  • The 'ng' cluster is common in Nynorsk.
  • The double consonant 'tt' is a typical feature of Nynorsk orthography.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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