tilleggsavgift
The word 'tilleggsavgift' is divided into five syllables: til-leggs-a-v-gift. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-gift'). It's a compound noun formed from 'tilleggs-' (addition) and 'avgift' (fee/tax). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A supplementary fee or tax; an additional charge.
Additional fee/tax
“Det er ein tilleggsavgift for bagasje.”
“Ho måtte betale ein tilleggsavgift for å få setet.”
ant:fradrag
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-gift'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
til — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. leggs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. v — Open syllable, single consonant followed by a vowel.. gift — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are divided to create the largest possible consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (onsets).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- The 'gg' cluster in 'leggs-' is a common feature in Nynorsk and is maintained in standard syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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