avsavnsgodtgjøring
Syllables
av-savns-godt-gjør-ing
Pronunciation
/avˈsavnsɡœdtjœːriŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
av + savn + godtgjøring
The word 'avsavnsgodtgjøring' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'bereavement benefit'. It is divided into five syllables: av-savns-godt-gjør-ing, with primary stress on 'godt'. The syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. It is morphologically composed of a prefix, root, and suffix with Old Norse and German origins.
Definitions
- 1
Compensation for loss or bereavement; a benefit paid due to loss or hardship.
Compensation for loss, bereavement benefit.
“Hun mottok avsavnsgodtgjøring etter mannens død.”
“Arbeidsgiveren betalte avsavnsgodtgjøring til de etterlatte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('godt'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, stress can shift.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, initial syllable.. savns — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. godt — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant cluster.. gjør — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ing — Closed syllable, final syllable, nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable (onsets).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The 'dt' cluster in 'godtgjøring' requires careful articulation.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'v' ([ʋ] or [v]) may exist.
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