lavlønnsordning
The Norwegian word 'lavlønnsordning' is a compound noun meaning 'low-wage scheme'. It is divided into four syllables: lav-lønns-ord-ning, with stress on the first syllable ('lav'). The morphemes consist of a prefix 'lav' (low), a root 'lønns' (wage), and a suffix 'ordning' (scheme). Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel break.
Definitions
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A system or arrangement providing for low wages.
Low-wage scheme/arrangement
“Regjeringen kritiseres for å fremme en lavlønnsordning.”
“Mange arbeidere er misfornøyde med den nåværende lavlønnsordningen.”
syn:lavlønnssystemant:høylønnsordning
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('lav'), as is typical in Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
lav — Open syllable, stressed.. lønns — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. ord — Open syllable, unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the first element of a compound noun.
- The double 'n' in 'lønns' can have slight pronunciation variations, but the standard form retains both.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (alveolar vs. uvular) may occur.
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