arbeidskontrakt
Syllables
ar-bei-ds-kon-trakt
Pronunciation
/ɑrˈbæi̯dsˌkɔntʁakt/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ar- + beid- + -skontrakt
The word 'arbeidskontrakt' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'employment contract'. It is divided into five syllables: ar-bei-ds-kon-trakt, with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and allowing boundaries at morphological joins.
Definitions
- 1
A formal agreement related to employment.
Employment contract.
“Jeg har signert min arbeidskontrakt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable: *ar-**beid**-skon-trakt*.
Syllables
ar- — Open syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant.. bei- — Open syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant.. ds- — Closed syllable. Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. kon- — Open syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant.. trakt — Closed syllable. Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.
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Maximizing Onset
The principle of maximizing the onset is applied when it results in a legal onset in Norwegian.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable boundaries are allowed at morphological joins.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within syllables unless they can be legally broken down.
- The linking morpheme *-sk-* creates a slight irregularity.
- The diphthong /æi̯/ in *beid-* is a common feature of Norwegian pronunciation.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences the syllable division.
- The Dutch origin of *kontrakt* is reflected in the pronunciation.
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