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lønnsutbetaling

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
5syllables

lønnsutbetaling

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

lønns-u-tbe-ta-ling

Pronunciation

/ˈlœnːsʉtˌbɛtɑˌliŋ/

Stress

00101

Morphemes

lønns- + betal- + -ing

The word 'lønnsutbetaling' is divided into five syllables: lønns-u-tbe-ta-ling. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'lønns-', the root 'betal-', and the suffix '-ing'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('be-'). Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant boundaries.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The act of paying out a salary or wage.

    Salary payment, wage disbursement

    Ho fekk lønnsutbetaling i dag.

    Selskapet har problem med lønnsutbetaling.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('be-'). The stress pattern is relatively flat, but 'be-' is noticeably emphasized.

Syllables

5
lønns/lœnːs/
u/ʉ/
tbe/tˌbɛ/
ta/tɑ/
ling/liŋ/

lønns Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'n', onset cluster 'løn'. u Open syllable, vowel only. tbe Closed syllable, onset 't', vowel 'e'. ta Open syllable, vowel 'a'. ling Closed syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'i'

Onset Maximization

Nynorsk favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'lønns'.

Vowel-Consonant Boundary

Syllables are generally divided after vowels, as in 'u-tbe'.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, but attempts are made to keep them within the same syllable if possible.

  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the perceived stress.
  • The geminate 'n' in 'lønns-' is a feature of Nynorsk orthography and pronunciation.
  • The 't' in 'ut' is often pronounced as a dental stop, but this doesn't affect the syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025
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