betalingsboikott
The word 'betalingsboikott' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: be-ta-lings-boi-kott. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('boi'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle. It's composed of a prefix, root, and suffixes, with 'boikott' being a borrowed element.
Definitions
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A coordinated refusal to purchase goods or services as a form of protest against a company or organization.
Payment boycott
“Studentene organiserte en betalingsboikott av universitetets kantine.”
“En betalingsboikott kan være et effektivt virkemiddel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('boi'). Norwegian generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. boi — Closed syllable, stressed.. kott — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'lings' and 'boi'.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
- The borrowed element 'boikott' doesn't significantly alter the core syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but don't affect syllable division.
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