lønnsplansystem
Syllables
lønns-plans-ys-tem
Pronunciation
/ˈlœnːsˌplɑːnsˌʏstɛm/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
lønns, plan, system + s
The Norwegian word 'lønnsplansystem' is a compound noun meaning 'wage plan system'. It is syllabified as lønns-plans-ys-tem, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering, and is consistent with similar compound nouns in the language.
Definitions
- 1
A system or framework for determining wages or salaries.
Wage plan system
“Bedriften implementerte et nytt lønnsplansystem.”
“De ansatte diskuterte fordelene ved det nye lønnsplansystemet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('lønns'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable in compound nouns.
Syllables
lønns — Closed syllable, stressed, contains a long vowel and a nasal consonant.. plans — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and a nasal consonant.. ys — Open syllable, linking element, contains a rounded front vowel.. tem — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often divided between morpheme boundaries.
- The 'ø' sound in 'lønns' can be challenging for non-native speakers. Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the vowel quality, but not the syllabification.
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