lønnsforhøyelse
Syllables
lønns-for-høy-el-se
Pronunciation
/ˈlønːsˌfɔɾˈhøʏ̯ˌɛlse/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
for- + lønns-høy- + -else
The word 'lønnsforhøyelse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: lønns-for-høy-el-se. The primary stress falls on 'høy'. It is morphologically composed of a root ('lønns', 'høy'), a prefix ('for-'), and a suffix ('-else'). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
An increase in salary or wages.
Salary increase
“Han fekk ei stor lønnsforhøyelse.”
“Vi forhandla fram ei lønnsforhøyelse for alle tilsette.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('høy'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound words, with stress on the root of the final element.
Syllables
lønns — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and nasal consonant. The 'n' is geminated.. for — Open syllable, containing a rounded vowel and a tapped 'r'.. høy — Diphthongal syllable, stressed syllable. Contains a rounded front vowel.. el — Open syllable, containing a mid vowel and a lateral approximant.. se — Open syllable, containing a voiceless alveolar fricative and a mid vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'for-').
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable (e.g., 'høy-el-se').
Syllable Weight
Long vowels and geminated consonants influence syllable weight and stress placement.
- The 'rs' cluster is generally pronounced in standard Nynorsk, despite potential simplification in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'j' sound following 'høy' may exist.
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