betalingsbalanse
Syllables
be-ta-lings-ba-lan-se
Pronunciation
/bɛˈtɑːlɪŋsˌbɑːlɑnse/
Stress
011010
Morphemes
be- + tal- + -balanse
The word 'betalingsbalanse' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: be-ta-lings-ba-lan-se. Stress falls on the third syllable ('lings'). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word is morphologically complex, combining Germanic and Romance elements.
Definitions
- 1
The difference between a country's income from exports and its expenditure on imports.
Balance of payments
“Norges betalingsbalanse er positiv.”
“En forbedring i betalingsbalansen.”
syn:handelsbalanse
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lings'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. lings — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ba — Open syllable.. lan — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are grouped at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
- Vowel length is phonemically distinct and affects syllable weight.
- Compound word stress patterns can differ from typical Norwegian stress.
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