progresjonss
The word 'progresjonsskatt' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'progressive tax'. It is divided into four syllables: pro-gres-jon-ss, with stress on the second syllable ('gres'). The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants. The word is morphologically composed of a Latin-derived prefix 'pro-', a root 'gresjon' from 'progress', and an Old Norse suffix '-skatt' meaning 'tax'.
Definitions
- 1
A tax levied at increasing rates as the taxable amount increases.
Progressive tax
“Regjeringa diskuterer endringar i progresjonsskatten.”
“Progresjonsskatten skal sikre rettferdig fordeling av inntekter.”
syn:stigande skattant:flat skatt
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gres'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root in compound words.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'pr', vowel 'ɔ'.. gres — Stressed, closed syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel 'e', coda consonant 's'.. jon — Open syllable, onset glide 'j', vowel 'ɔ', coda consonant 'n'.. ss — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sk', vowel 'ɑ', geminate coda consonant 'tː'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors creating syllables with as many initial consonants as possible.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a geminate consonant.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Geminate consonant 'ss' requires special attention.
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