arbeidstidsbesparelse
Syllables
ar-bei-dsti-dsbes-pa-rel-se
Pronunciation
/ɑrˈbæi̯dsˌtiːdsˌbespaˈrɛlsə/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
arbeid-stid + -besparelse
The Norwegian word 'arbeidstidsbesparelse' is a complex noun meaning 'time-saving'. It's divided into seven syllables (ar-bei-dsti-dsbes-pa-rel-se) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word built from 'arbeid' (work), 'stid' (time), and '-besparelse' (saving). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The act or result of saving time, especially in a work context.
Time-saving, work-time saving
“Denne teknologien gir betydelige arbeidstidsbesparelser.”
“Målet er å oppnå en arbeidstidsbesparelse på 10%.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pa' in 'bespa-rel-se'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r'. bei — Open syllable, diphthong 'ei'. dsti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'dst', long vowel 'i'. dsbes — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'dsb'. pa — Open syllable, stressed vowel 'a'. rel — Closed syllable. se — Open syllable, schwa vowel
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress shifts to the penultimate syllable in many compound words.
- The '-stid-' element is a slightly archaic form.
- The compound nature of the word makes it longer and more complex.
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