kilometergodtjørelse
Syllables
ki-lo-me-ter-god-tjø-re-lse
Pronunciation
/ˈkiːlɔmɛːtərˌɡɔdtjøːrɛlsə/
Stress
10000000
Morphemes
god- + kilometer/tgjøre + -relse
The word 'kilometergodtgjørelse' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: ki-lo-me-ter-god-tjø-re-lse. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ki-'). The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It's composed of 'kilometer' and 'godtgjørelse', with morphemes originating from Greek, Old Norse, and international scientific vocabulary.
Definitions
- 1
Mileage allowance; reimbursement for travel expenses based on distance.
Mileage allowance
“Jeg fikk en kilometergodtgjørelse for kjøringen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ki-'). Secondary stress is less pronounced but present on 'god'.
Syllables
ki — Open syllable, primary stress.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. god — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tjø — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. lse — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequence
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
- The 'tgjø' cluster requires careful consideration due to potential palatalization of /t/ before /j/.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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