gjeldsavskrivning
Syllables
gjelds-av-skriv-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛldsˌavskriːvniŋ/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
av + gjelds/skriv + ning
The word 'gjeldsavskrivning' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: gjelds-av-skriv-ning. The primary stress falls on 'av'. It's morphologically composed of a root 'gjelds', a prefix 'av', a root 'skriv', and a suffix 'ning'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-based syllable nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The act of writing off a debt, typically because it is deemed uncollectible.
Debt write-off
“Banken foretok en stor gjeldsavskrivning.”
“Gjeldsavskrivningen hjalp mange bedrifter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('av'). The first, third, and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
gjelds — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster /ɡj/, vowel /ɛ/, final /s/. Unstressed.. av — Open syllable, vowel /a/, vowel /v/. Primary stressed syllable.. skriv — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /skr/, long vowel /iː/, final /v/. Unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, vowel /i/, final nasal consonant /ŋ/. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'skriv').
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound noun.
- The 'j' sound can sometimes be challenging for learners, but it doesn't affect the syllable division.
- The softening or elision of 'd' in some dialects doesn't change the orthographic syllable division.
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