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kontanterstatning

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

kontanerstatning

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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

5
kon/kɔn/
tan/tan/
er/ær/
stat/stat/
ning/niŋ/

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.

Maximize Onsets

Consonants are assigned to the following vowel to create onsets whenever possible.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to word structure.

Vowel Groups

Vowel groups are generally treated as a single syllable.

  • Dialectal variations in the pronunciation of 'r' may affect perceived syllable boundaries.
  • Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible in some dialects.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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