kvartalsregnskap
Syllables
kvar-tals-regn-skap
Pronunciation
/ˈkvɑːrtɑlsˌreɡn̩sˌkɑp/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
kvartals- + regn- + -skap
The word 'kvartalsregnskap' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: kvar-tals-regn-skap. Stress falls on the second syllable ('regn'). The morphemes derive from Latin and Old Norse, and the syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables, including a syllabic consonant.
Definitions
- 1
A financial statement covering a three-month period.
Quarterly financial statement
“Selskapet la frem sitt kvartalsregnskap i dag.”
“Analytikerne vurderte kvartalsregnskapet nøye.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('regn'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of compound words, but stress can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
kvar — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tals — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. regn — Syllable with syllabic consonant /n̩/, stressed syllable.. skap — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Syllabic Consonants
Consonants like /n/ can form a syllable nucleus.
- The presence of the syllabic /n/ in 'regn-skap' is a key feature.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' could slightly alter the phonetic realization, but not the syllable division.
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