kontantprinsipp
The word 'kontantprinsipp' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: kon-tant-prin-sipp. Stress falls on the first syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'kontant' (cash) and the root 'prinsipp' (principle). Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
The accounting principle that revenue and expenses are recognized when cash changes hands.
Cash principle
“Føretaket følgjer kontantprinsippet.”
“Kontantprinsippet er enkelt å forstå.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kon'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, stressed, onset consonant, vowel nucleus.. tant — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, vowel nucleus, coda consonant.. prin — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, vowel nucleus, coda consonant.. sipp — Closed syllable, onset consonant, vowel nucleus, coda consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'nt' in 'kontant').
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided based on the constituent morphemes (e.g., 'kontant-prinsipp').
- Nynorsk has a relatively consistent orthography, so there are few exceptions to the standard syllable division rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but they generally don't affect the underlying syllabic structure.
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