folketrygdavgift
Syllables
fol-ke-trygd-av-gift
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔlːkəˌtrʏɡdɑvˌɡɪft/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
av + trygd/gift + folke-
The word 'folketrygdavgift' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: fol-ke-trygd-av-gift. The primary stress falls on 'trygd'. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle and avoids syllable-final consonant clusters. The morphemic breakdown reveals its origins in Old Norse and its meaning as a national insurance contribution tax.
Definitions
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National insurance contribution tax
National insurance contribution tax
“Hun betalte folketrygdavgiften i tide.”
“Folketrygdavgiften finansierer velferdsstaten.”
syn:Trygdeavgift
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'trygd'. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
fol — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'olː'. ke — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'ə'. trygd — Closed syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'ʏɡd', primary stress. av — Open syllable, onset 'a', rime 'v'. gift — Closed syllable, onset 'ɡ', rime 'ɪft'
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus (rime), preceded by optional consonants (onset).
Avoid Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian generally avoids leaving consonant clusters at the end of a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the constituent morphemes.
- The 'gd' cluster is not broken up, as it's a permissible onset in Norwegian.
- The compound structure dictates the division points, reflecting the meaning of each component.
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