medlemskontingent
Syllables
med-lems-kon-tin-gent
Pronunciation
/mɛdˈlɛmskɔntɪŋɛnt/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
medlems- + konting- + -ent
The word 'medlemskontingent' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: med-lems-kon-tin-gent. The primary stress falls on 'kon'. It's morphologically composed of a prefix 'medlems-', a root 'konting-', and a suffix '-ent'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel centering principles.
Definitions
- 1
A fee paid regularly by members of an organization.
Membership fee
“Jeg må betale medlemskontingenten i morgen.”
“Medlemskontingenten dekker driftskostnadene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kon'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
med — Open syllable, unstressed.. lems — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kon — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. tin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gent — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing the inclusion of as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are arranged in order of decreasing sonority within a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Complex consonant clusters require careful application of onset maximization.
- Stress shift in compound words is a common phenomenon in Norwegian.
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