engrosomsetning
Syllables
en-gros-om-set-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈeŋɡrʊsˌʊmˌsɛtnɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
engros- + setning + om
The word 'engrosomsetning' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: en-gros-om-set-ning. Stress falls on the second syllable ('gros'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and adhering to vowel-consonant patterns. The word consists of a prefix ('engros-'), a root ('setning'), and a prefix ('om').
Definitions
- 1
Wholesale turnover; the total value of goods sold in bulk.
Wholesale turnover
“Bedriften opplevde en økning i engrosomsetningen.”
“Engrosomsetningen var høy i år.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gros'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. gros — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. om — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. set — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
engros-
Derived from German 'engross' (wholesale), ultimately from Old High German. Indicates the manner of the transaction.
setning
Meaning 'setting', 'putting', or 'turnover'. Origin: Old Norse 'setning'.
om
Prefix meaning 'around' or 'about', often used to form verbs or nouns indicating a complete action or scope. Origin: Old Norse.
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables are generally formed around a vowel, with consonants grouped around them.
- The /ɡ/ in 'gros' can be realized as /ɣ/ in some Eastern Norwegian dialects, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
- Compound words often shift the stress pattern.
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