egenkapitalgrunnlag
Syllables
e-gen-ka-pi-tal-grunn-lag
Pronunciation
/ˈeːɡənˌkɑːpɪˌtɑːlˈɡrʊnːˌlɑɡ/
Stress
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Morphemes
egen + kapital + lag
The word 'egenkapitalgrunnlag' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: e-gen-ka-pi-tal-grunn-lag. The primary stress falls on 'grunn'. It's composed of the prefix 'egen', the roots 'kapital' and 'grunn', and the suffix 'lag'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The foundation of a company's or institution's capital; equity base.
Equity base, capital base
“Selskapet styrket sitt egenkapitalgrunnlag.”
“Egenkapitalgrunnlaget er avgjørende for å få lån.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'grunn'. The first syllable 'e' is unstressed, as are 'ka', 'pi', and 'tal'. 'Lag' is also unstressed.
Syllables
e-gen — Open syllable, initial vowel. First syllable.. ka-pi-tal — Mixed syllables, with a closed syllable 'pi'. Second, third and fourth syllables.. grunn — Closed syllable with a geminate consonant. Fifth syllable, primary stress.. lag — Open syllable. Sixth syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'ka' in 'kapital').
Vowel Break
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by a consonant (e.g., 'e-gen').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a geminate consonant cluster.
- Geminate consonants ('nn' in 'grunn') require longer duration and are phonemically distinct.
- Compound nouns in Nynorsk often have a predictable stress pattern on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly affect syllable weight, but not the division itself.
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