gjenlevendepensjon
Syllables
gjen-lev-en-de-pen-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːlevənˌdeˌpɛnsjɔn/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
gjen- + lev- + ende-
The word 'gjenlevendepensjon' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'survivor's pension'. It is divided into six syllables: gjen-lev-en-de-pen-sjon, with primary stress on 'lev'. The morphemes include the prefix 'gjen-', root 'lev-', suffix 'ende-', and root 'pensjon'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
A pension paid to surviving dependents after the death of a pension holder.
Survivor's pension
“Ho mottok gjenlevendepensjon etter mannen sin.”
“Reglene for gjenlevendepensjon er kompliserte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lev'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, onset 'gj', vowel 'e', coda 'n'. The 'gj' is treated as a single onset.. lev — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'e', coda 'v'. Primary stressed syllable.. en — Open syllable, onset null, vowel 'e', coda 'n'. Part of the 'ende' suffix.. de — Open syllable, onset null, vowel 'e', coda 'd'. Part of the 'ende' suffix.. pen — Open syllable, onset 'p', vowel 'e', coda 'n'. Part of the 'pensjon' root.. sjon — Open syllable, onset 'sj', vowel 'ɔ', coda 'n'. Final syllable of the 'pensjon' root.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'gj', 'lev').
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus of the syllable.
Syllable Weight
Nynorsk tends to favor open syllables (ending in a vowel) over closed syllables (ending in a consonant).
- The 'gj' cluster is treated as a single onset, not divided.
- The vowel qualities are specific to Nynorsk pronunciation.
- Compound nouns generally have stress on the second element.
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