lønnsgarantifond
Syllables
lønns-ga-ran-ti-fond
Pronunciation
/ˈlønːsɡɑɾɑntɪfɔn/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
lønns- + garanti- + fond
The word 'lønnsgarantifond' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: lønns-ga-ran-ti-fond. Stress falls on the first syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak. It consists of a prefix ('lønns-'), a root ('garanti-'), and a suffix ('fond').
Definitions
- 1
A fund that guarantees wages or salaries to employees in case of employer insolvency.
Wage Guarantee Fund
“Bedriften var beskyttet av lønnsgarantifondet.”
“Arbeiderne fikk utbetalt lønn fra lønnsgarantifondet etter konkursen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('lønns'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word or compound.
Syllables
lønns — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. ga — Open syllable, unstressed.. ran — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. fond — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'ga-ran').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
First Syllable Stress
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the word.
- The 'ø' vowel can have slight pronunciation variations, but this doesn't affect syllable division.
- Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters, which are handled by onset maximization.
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