likelønnsprinsipp
Syllables
li-ke-lønns-prin-sipp
Pronunciation
/ˈliːkəˌlœnːsˌprɪnsɪp/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
like- + lønns- + prinsipp
The word 'likelønnsprinsipp' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: li-ke-lønns-prin-sipp. Stress falls on the first syllable. The morphemes indicate 'equal pay principle'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, consistent with other Norwegian compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
The principle that individuals should receive equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender or other protected characteristics.
Equal pay principle
“Bedriften følger likelønnsprinsippet.”
“Likelønnsprinsippet er lovpålagt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('li'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, stressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. lønns — Closed syllable, unstressed, long vowel.. prin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sipp — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically separated into different syllables.
First Syllable Stress
Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
- The length of the vowel /ø/ in 'lønns' can vary slightly depending on dialect.
- Compound nouns in Norwegian can sometimes exhibit variations in stress depending on the frequency of use and the relationship between the constituent parts.
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