handelsoverskott
Syllables
han-del-so-ver-skott
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑndəlˌsœvərˌskɔtː/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
handel, sover + skott
The word 'handelsoverskott' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: han-del-so-ver-skott. Stress falls on the final syllable, '-skott'. It consists of the roots 'handel' and 'sover' and the suffix '-skott'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and maintains common consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A trade surplus; the amount by which a country's exports exceed its imports.
Trade surplus
“Norge har eit stort handelsoverskott.”
“Handelsoverskottet auka i fjor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'skott'. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
han — Open syllable, containing the vowel /ɑ/.. del — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɛ/ and ending with the consonant /l/.. so — Open syllable, containing the vowel /œ/.. ver — Open syllable, containing the vowel /ə/.. skott — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɔ/ and ending with the consonant /tː/. Primary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters (dl, rs) are maintained as units.
Compound Noun Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable of compound nouns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /o/ vs. /ø/).
- The 'dl' and 'rs' clusters are common and don't typically cause syllable breaks.
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