avregningskontor
Syllables
av-reg-nings-kon-tor
Pronunciation
/avˈreːɡnɪŋsˌkɔntɔr/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
av + kontor + ings
The word 'avregningskontor' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: av-reg-nings-kon-tor. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'av', the root 'regn', the suffix 'ings', and the root 'kontor'. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A billing office
Billing office
“Jeg må betale regningen på avregningskontoret.”
- 2
A settlement office
Settlement office
“Avregningskontoret er ansvarlig for faktureringen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('av'), typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. reg — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. nings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ngs' in coda, stressed.. kon — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. tor — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the beginning of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible but doesn't affect syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist.
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