avgiftsbelastning
Syllables
av-gifts-be-last-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈavˌɡɪftsbəˈlastnɪŋ/
Stress
01010
Morphemes
avgifts + belastning
The word 'avgiftsbelastning' is a compound noun meaning 'tax burden'. It is divided into five syllables: av-gifts-be-last-ning, with primary stress on 'last'. The word is formed from the prefix 'avgifts-' and the root 'belastning', both of Old Norse origin. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity.
Definitions
- 1
The total amount of taxes imposed on an individual or entity.
Tax burden
“Den høye avgiftsbelastningen gjør det vanskelig for bedriftene å konkurrere.”
“Regjeringen ønsker å redusere avgiftsbelastningen på lavinntektsfamilier.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('last'). Norwegian compounds often stress the first element of the second component.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, unstressed.. gifts — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant cluster 'fts'.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. last — Closed syllable, stressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'avgifts'.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the first element of the second component in compound words.
- The 'fts' cluster in 'avgifts' can be pronounced with a slight epenthetic vowel insertion by some speakers.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are possible.
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