brennevinsavgift
The word 'brennevinsavgift' is a compound noun meaning 'spirit tax'. It is divided into six syllables: brenn-e-vins-a-v-gift, with primary stress on the first syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel peak. It is morphologically composed of a root 'brenn' and a suffix 'avgift'.
Definitions
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A tax levied on alcoholic beverages, specifically spirits.
Spirit tax, alcohol tax
“Regjeringen økte brennevinsavgiften.”
“Høy brennevinsavgift kan føre til smugling.”
syn:alkohollavgift
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('brenn').
Syllables
brenn — Open syllable, stressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.. vins — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. v — Open syllable, unstressed.. gift — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'v' do not affect syllable division.
- Compound word stress patterns can sometimes be unpredictable, but generally fall on the first or second element.
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