folketrygdpensjon
Syllables
fol-ke-trygd-pen-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔlːkəˌtrʏɡdpɛnˈʃɔn/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
folk- + trygd- + -pensjon
The Norwegian word 'folketrygdpensjon' is divided into five syllables: fol-ke-trygd-pen-sjon. It's a compound noun with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules, typical of Norwegian phonology.
Definitions
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National Insurance Pension
The basic state pension in Norway
“Hun mottar folketrygdpensjon.”
“Folketrygdpensjonen beregnes ut fra inntekten.”
syn:alderspensjon
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'pen' (/pɛn/).
Syllables
fol — Open syllable, vowel followed by /l/.. ke — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. trygd — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. pen — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. sjon — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Norwegian allows complex consonant clusters, but syllables are divided to maximize permissible clusters.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonants) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The word's length and complex consonant clusters require careful application of syllable division rules. The compound nature of the word influences the division, as morphemic boundaries often align with syllable boundaries.
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