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arbeidsgiveravgift

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6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

arbeidsgiveravgift

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ar-beids-gi-ver-av-gift

Pronunciation

/ˈɑrˌbæɪ̯dsˌɡɪvərˌɑvɡɪft/

Stress

100000

Morphemes

arbeids- + giver- + avgift

“Arbeidsgiveravgift” is a Norwegian compound noun meaning “employer's social security contribution.” It is divided into syllables as ar-beids-gi-ver-av-gift, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is composed of a prefix, a root, and a suffix. Its syllabification follows standard Norwegian vowel-based rules and compound word stress patterns.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Employer's social security contribution.

    Employer's social security contribution

    “Arbeidsgiveravgiften øker neste år.”

    “Bedriften må betale arbeidsgiveravgift for alle ansatte.”

    syn:arbeidsgiverkostnader

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ar'). Norwegian has a relatively weak stress system, but the first syllable of compound words is typically more prominent.

Syllables

6
ar/ɑr/
beids/bæɪ̯ds/
gi/ɡɪ/
ver/vər/
av/ɑv/
gift/ɡɪft/

ar — Open syllable, stressed.. beids — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. av — Open syllable, unstressed.. gift — Closed syllable, unstressed.

Word Parts

pre

arbeids-

Derived from 'arbeid' (work), Old Norse origin, indicates relation to work/employment.

root

giver-

Derived from 'gi' (to give), Old Norse origin, indicates the entity giving the contribution.

suf

avgift

Derived from 'avgift' (fee, tax), Middle Low German origin, indicates a mandatory payment.

Similar Words

ut­dan­ningsam­ar­beidad­mi­ni­stra­sjon

Vowel-Based Syllabification

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Consonant clusters are broken up in a way that avoids stranded consonants.

Compound Word Stress

The first syllable of a compound word receives primary stress.

  • The word is a compound, and the syllable division reflects the boundaries between the constituent morphemes.
  • There are no significant regional variations in the pronunciation or syllabification of this word.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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