kontanerstatning
Syllables
kon-tan-er-stat-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔntanˌærstatniŋ/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
kontant + erstatning
The word 'kontanterstatning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: kon-tan-er-stat-ning. Stress falls on the first syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'kontant' (cash) and the root 'erstatning' (compensation). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Compensation paid in cash.
Cash compensation
“Ho kravde kontanterstatning for skaden.”
“Selskapet tilbydde kontanterstatning som oppgjør.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kon'). Secondary stress is weak on the fifth syllable ('ning').
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed.. tan — Open syllable, initial consonant.. er — Open syllable, initial consonant.. stat — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ning — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Groups
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- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible in some dialects.
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