omsetningssøkning
Syllables
om-set-nings-sø-kning
Pronunciation
/ˈʊmˌsɛtnɪŋsøːkɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
om- + setnings- + -økning
The word 'omsetningsøkning' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'increase in turnover'. It is divided into five syllables: om-set-nings-sø-kning, with primary stress on 'nings'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
An increase in turnover or sales.
Increase in turnover
“Selskapet opplevde ein stor omsetningsøkning i fjor.”
“Omsetningsøkninga var på 15 prosent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
om — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively low sonority.. set — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced stop.. nings — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, containing a velar nasal and a voiceless fricative.. sø — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. kning — Closed syllable, final syllable, containing a short vowel and a velar nasal.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'setnings'.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable, leading to the division between 'sø' and 'kning'.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The 'ng' cluster is a common feature of Nynorsk and is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
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