fireårskontrakt
Syllables
fi-re-års-kon-trakt
Pronunciation
/ˈfiːrˌɔːʂkɔn.tɾakt/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
fireårskontrakt + s
The word 'fireårskontrakt' is a compound noun syllabified as fi-re-års-kon-trakt, with primary stress on 'trakt'. It consists of the roots 'fire' (four), 'år' (year), and 'kontrakt' (contract), linked by the genitive suffix 's'. Syllabification follows the onset principle and vowel peak rule, with stress adhering to the pattern of compound words in Norwegian.
Definitions
- 1
A contract lasting for four years.
Four-year contract
“Han signerte en fireårskontrakt med klubben.”
“Vi forhandler om en ny fireårskontrakt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'trakt'. Norwegian compound words often stress the final element.
Syllables
fi — Open syllable, vowel is long.. re — Open syllable, vowel is reduced.. års — Closed syllable, vowel is long, 's' forms a separate syllable due to genitive function.. kon — Open syllable.. trakt — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables if permissible.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the final element of a compound word.
Genitive 's' Syllabification
The genitive marker 's' is often syllabified separately.
- The retroflex 'r' sound in Norwegian can influence pronunciation but not syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel quality exist but do not alter the core syllable structure.
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