direktørlønning
The Norwegian word 'direktørlønning' (director's salary) is a compound noun divided into five syllables: di-rek-tør-løn-ning. Stress falls on the second syllable ('tør'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel centering principles, aligning with morpheme boundaries. It consists of the root 'direktør' and the suffix '-lønning'.
Definitions
- 1
The salary paid to a director of a company or organization.
Director's salary
“Han mottok en betydelig direktørlønning.”
“Direktørlønningen ble offentliggjort.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tør') of the root word 'direktør', following the typical stress pattern for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
di — Open syllable, onset consonant.. rek — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, vowel.. tør — Closed syllable, onset consonant, vowel.. løn — Closed syllable, onset consonant, vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, onset consonant, vowel.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'direktør').
Vowel Centering
Each syllable typically contains a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words.
- The geminate consonant 'nn' in 'lønning' affects syllable duration.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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