forsvarbudsjett
The word 'forsvarsbudsjett' is a compound noun meaning 'defense budget'. It is syllabified as 'for-svar-buds-jett' with primary stress on 'buds'. The word is composed of a prefix 'for-', roots 'svar-' and 'buds-', and a suffix '-jett'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel break.
Definitions
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A financial plan outlining the allocation of funds for national defense.
Defense budget
“Regjeringen la frem forsvarsbudsjettet i dag.”
“Forsvarsbudsjettet ble kritisert av opposisjonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('buds'). Norwegian stress is generally on the first syllable, but compound words have secondary stresses on subsequent roots.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel nucleus.. svar — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. buds — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. jett — Closed syllable, lengthened vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The pronunciation of 'j' as a glide ('y' sound) is consistent.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences stress placement.
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