driftsunderskott
Syllables
drift-sun-der-skott
Pronunciation
/drɪftsˈʊndərskɔtː/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
drift + skott + under
The word 'driftsunderskott' is divided into four syllables: drift-sun-der-skott. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound noun consisting of the prefix 'drift', the prefix 'under', the root 'skott', and a noun suffix. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and distinguishing between open and closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A deficit in operational funding; a loss in the running of a business or organization.
Operating deficit
“Selskapet hadde eit driftsunderskott i fjor.”
“Det store driftsunderskottet førte til nedbemanning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sun'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
drift — Open syllable, onset 'dr', rhyme 'ift'. sun — Closed syllable, onset 's', rhyme 'un'. der — Open syllable, onset 'd', rhyme 'er'. skott — Closed syllable, onset 'sk', rhyme 'ott'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are prioritized in the onset position.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; syllables ending in consonants are closed.
- The 'sk' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
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