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prestasjonslønn

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

prestasjonslønn

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

pre-stas-jons-lønn

Pronunciation

/ˈprɛstɑʃɔnsˌlœnː/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

prestasjons- + -lønn- + -n

The word 'prestasjonslønn' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: pre-stas-jons-lønn. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows rules maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels before consonants. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix, an Old Norse root, and a noun suffix.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A performance-based bonus or wage.

    Performance-related pay

    “Han fekk ein god prestasjonslønn i år.”

    “Prestasjonslønn er vanleg i salgsjobbar.”

    syn:bonusresultatavhengig lønn
    ant:grunnløn

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable: *prestasjon*-slønn.

Syllables

4
pre/prɛ/
stas/stas/
jons/ʃɔns/
lønn/lœnː/

pre — Open syllable, initial syllable.. stas — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. jons — Closed syllable, containing the 'sj' cluster.. lønn — Closed syllable, containing a geminate consonant.

Word Parts

pre

prestasjons-

From Latin *praestatio* 'performance, achievement', denoting quality of performance.

root

-lønn-

Old Norse *laun* 'payment, reward', core meaning of wage.

suf

-n

Definite article suffix for nouns.

Similar Words

ar­bei­ds­lønny­te­lse­lønnpen­sjons­lønn

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally maintained in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel-Consonant Division

Syllable division occurs after a vowel before a consonant.

  • The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
  • Geminate consonants (double 'n') affect syllable weight but not division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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