handelsunderskudd
Syllables
han-dels-un-der-skudd
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑn.delsˌʊn.dær.skʊd/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
under- + handel- + -skudd
The word *handelsunderskudd* is a compound noun divided into five syllables: han-dels-un-der-skudd. The primary stress falls on the second syllable (*dels*). It consists of the root *handel-* (trade), the prefix *under-* (under), and the suffix *-skudd* (deficit). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel centering principles.
Definitions
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A trade deficit occurs when a country imports more goods and services than it exports.
Trade deficit
“Norge hadde et lite handelsunderskudd i fjor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*dels*). Norwegian compound words often stress the second element.
Syllables
han — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed (weakly).. dels — Closed syllable, stressed (primary).. un — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. skudd — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'han-dels' and 'un-der'.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Compound words often stress the second element.
- The linking vowel '-s-' is a common feature in Norwegian compound nouns.
- The 'nds' cluster is permissible and doesn't necessitate syllable separation.
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