prosentgodtgjærsle
Syllables
pro-sent-god-t-gjær-sle
Pronunciation
/ˈprɔsɛntˌɡœdtˈjæɾʃlə/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
prosent + godtgjør + sle
The word 'prosentgodtgjersle' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as 'pro-sent-god-t-gjær-sle' with primary stress on 'god'. It's composed of the prefix 'prosent', the root 'godtgjør', and the suffix 'sle'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
Percentage compensation; a reimbursement calculated as a percentage of something.
Percentage compensation
“Ho kravde prosentgodtgjersle for forsinkinga.”
“Prosentgodtgjersla dekkjer utgiftene.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('god'). The first syllable ('pro') and the fourth syllable ('gjær') are also slightly stressed, but to a lesser degree.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, onset consonant 'p', vowel 'o'.. sent — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 's', vowel 'e', coda consonant 't'.. god — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel 'o', coda consonant cluster 'dt'.. t gjær — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'æ', coda consonant 'ɾ'.. sle — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'ʃ', vowel 'ə', coda is silent.
Word Parts
prosent
Derived from French 'pour cent' (Latin 'per centum'), meaning 'percent'. Functions as an adjectival/nominal modifier.
godtgjør
Verb meaning 'to compensate', 'to reimburse'. Originates from Old Norse *goðgjǫra*.
sle
Forms a noun from the verb, indicating the action or result of compensation. Originates from Old Norse *-sla*.
Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'prosent' and 'godtgjær'.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, guiding the division between consonants and vowels.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting the onset maximization rule.
- Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect vowel qualities and consonant clusters, but the core syllabification principles remain consistent.
- The 't' before 'gjær' is often pronounced as a quick stop, influencing the syllable boundary.
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