kringkastingsavgift
Syllables
kring-kast-ings-av-gift
Pronunciation
/ˈkriŋ.kɑs.tɪŋs.av.ɡɪft/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
kring- + kast- + -ingsavgift
The word 'kringkastingsavgift' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'broadcasting fee'. It is divided into five syllables: kring-kast-ings-av-gift, with stress on the second syllable ('kast'). The syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A mandatory fee paid to fund public broadcasting services in Norway.
Broadcasting fee, license fee
“Jeg må betale kringkastingsavgiften hver måned.”
“Kringkastingsavgiften finansierer NRK.”
syn:lisensavgift
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kast'). Norwegian compounds often stress the second element.
Syllables
kring — Open syllable with a nasal vowel. Onset: 'kr'. Nucleus: 'i'. Coda: 'ŋ'.. kast — Closed syllable. Onset: 'k'. Nucleus: 'a'. Coda: 'st'.. ings — Closed syllable. Onset: 'ɪ'. Nucleus: 'i'. Coda: 'ŋs'.. av — Open syllable. Onset: 'a'. Nucleus: 'v'.. gift — Closed syllable. Onset: 'ɡ'. Nucleus: 'i'. Coda: 'ft'.
Word Parts
kring-
Derived from 'kringkaste' (to broadcast); Germanic origin; indicates broadcasting action.
kast-
From 'kaste' (to cast, throw); Old Norse origin; core meaning of sending out.
-ingsavgift
Combination of '-ings' (verbal noun) and '-avgift' (fee); Germanic origin; nominalizes and indicates a financial charge.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'kr-', 'kst-').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The 'kst' cluster is permissible in Norwegian but can be challenging for non-native speakers.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllable division.
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