handelsunderskot
Syllables
han-dels-un-der-skot
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑnːdelsˌʊnːdəɾskɔt/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
under- + handel- + skot-
The word 'handelsunderskot' is a compound noun in Nynorsk. It is divided into five syllables: han-dels-un-der-skot, with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximal onsets and vowel-consonant divisions. The word consists of the root 'handel-', the prefix 'under-', and the suffix 'skot-', denoting a trade deficit.
Definitions
- 1
A trade deficit; the amount by which a country's imports exceed its exports.
Trade deficit
“Norge hadde eit stort handelsunderskot i fjor.”
“Handelsunderskotet førte til økonomiske utfordringar.”
syn:importoverskotant:handels overskot
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('han-'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of compound nouns.
Syllables
han — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dels — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. un — Open syllable.. der — Open syllable.. skot — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within syllables to create maximal onsets.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- Double consonants (nn, dd) are treated as part of the preceding syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not alter the core syllabification.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian Nynorsk
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.