lønnsforbedring
Lønnsforbedring is a Norwegian noun meaning 'wage improvement'. It's syllabified as lønns-for-bed-ring, with primary stress on 'for'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
Improvement in wages/salary.
Wage improvement/increase
“De kjempet for en lønnsforbedring.”
“Lønnsforbedringen var på fem prosent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words can shift the stress.
Syllables
lønns — Onset with geminate consonant, vowel nucleus.. for — Simple CV-C syllable.. bed — Simple CVC syllable.. ring — Onset with tap 'r', vowel nucleus, nasal coda.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
- The double 'n' in 'lønns' is a common feature and is consistently treated as part of the onset.
- The schwa sound in the final syllable is typical of unstressed syllables.
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