likelønpolitikk
Syllables
li-ke-løn-po-li-tikk
Pronunciation
/ˈliːkəˌlœnːpɔliˌtikː/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
like- + lønn- + -spolitikk
The word 'likelønnspolitikk' is a compound noun meaning 'equal pay policy'. It is divided into six syllables: li-ke-løn-po-li-tikk, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'like-', the root 'lønn-', and the suffix '-spolitikk'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric structure.
Definitions
- 1
A policy aimed at ensuring equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender or other discriminatory factors.
Equal pay policy
“Regjeringen legger vekt på likelønnspolitikk.”
“Bedriften har implementert en ny likelønnspolitikk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'po' (1). All other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
li — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. ke — Closed syllable, vowel is reduced (schwa).. løn — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'nn', vowel is rounded.. po — Open syllable, stressed syllable, vowel is open-mid back rounded.. li — Open syllable, vowel is high front unrounded.. tikk — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'kk', vowel is high front unrounded.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian attempts to create syllables with maximal onsets.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority, but geminates are maintained.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The geminate 'nn' in 'lønn' is a typical feature and doesn't disrupt syllabification.
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