lønnsforhøyelse
Syllables
lønns-for-høy-el-se
Pronunciation
/ˈlønːsˌfɔɾˈhøy̯ˌelse/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
for- + lønns-høy- + -else
The word 'lønnsforhøyelse' is divided into five syllables: lønns-for-høy-el-se. Stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a root ('lønns-høy-'), a prefix ('for-'), and a suffix ('-else'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
An increase in salary or wages.
Salary increase
“Han fikk en lønnsforhøyelse etter et godt år.”
“De ansatte krevde en lønnsforhøyelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first of two syllables or the second to last syllable in longer words.
Syllables
lønns — Closed syllable with a geminate consonant and a permissible consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable with a simple vowel-consonant structure.. høy — Closed syllable with a diphthong.. el — Open syllable with a simple vowel-consonant structure.. se — Open syllable with a simple vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets as long as they are phonotactically allowed.
Vowel-Consonant Syllable
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Diphthong Nucleus
Diphthongs form the nucleus of a syllable.
- The 'nn' cluster in 'lønns' is a common and permissible consonant cluster in Norwegian.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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