kapitalgjenstand
Syllables
ka-pi-tal-gjen-stand
Pronunciation
/kaˈpɪtɑlˈɡjɛnˌstɑn/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
kapital- + stand + -and
The word 'kapitalgjenstand' is divided into five syllables: ka-pi-tal-gjen-stand. Stress falls on the second syllable ('pi'). The division follows the vowel-based rule, maximizing onsets where possible. It's a compound noun with Latin and Old Norse roots, meaning 'capital asset'.
Definitions
- 1
An asset, capital good, or item of significant value.
Capital asset, valuable item
“Han investerte i ein kapitalgjenstand.”
“Selskapet eig fleire kapitalgjenstandar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('pi').
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pi — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. tal — Open syllable.. gjen — Closed syllable.. stand — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllable division occurs before each vowel sound.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
- The 'gj' cluster does not affect syllable division.
- Compound noun structure does not alter basic syllable division rules.
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