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avgiftslettelse

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4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

avgiftslettelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

av-gifts-lett-else

Pronunciation

/ˈavˌɡɪftsˌlɛtːˌɛlsə/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

avgifts + lett + else

The word 'avgiftslettelse' is divided into four syllables: av-gifts-lett-else. Stress falls on 'gifts'. It's a compound noun formed from 'avgift' (tax), 'lett' (easy), and '-else' (noun-forming suffix). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and maintaining permissible consonant clusters around a vowel nucleus.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Reduction or removal of tax.

    Tax relief

    “Regjeringen foreslo en avgiftslettelse på bensin.”

    “Avgiftslettelsen vil hjelpe småbedrifter.”

    syn:skattelettelsefritak
    ant:skatteøkning

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gifts').

Syllables

4
av/av/
gifts/ɡɪfts/
lett/lɛtː/
else/ɛlsə/

av — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. gifts — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ft' forming the onset.. lett — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'tt' maintained within the syllable.. else — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by 'ls' cluster.

Word Parts

pre

avgifts

Derived from 'avgift' (tax), Old Norse origin.

root

lett

Meaning 'easy, light', Old Norse origin.

suf

else

Noun-forming suffix, Old Norse origin.

Similar Words

ar­bei­ds­løs­hetsam­a­rbei­dut­dan­ning

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are maintained within the syllable as long as they form a permissible onset.

Vowel Nucleus

Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus.

Geminate Consonants

Geminate consonants are generally maintained within a syllable.

  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' (stop vs. fricative).
  • Slight vowel quality variations in different dialects.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/22/2025

Nearby Words

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