merinntektsskatt
Syllables
mer-inn-tekt-ss-katt
Pronunciation
/mærɪnːˈtɛktsskɑtː/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
mer + inntekt + skatt
The Norwegian word *merinntektsskatt* (excess income tax) is a compound noun syllabified as mer-inn-tekt-ss-katt, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix *mer-* (excess), the root *inntekt-* (income), and the suffix *skatt-* (tax). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
Tax levied on income exceeding a certain threshold.
Excess income tax
“Han må betale merinntektsskatt.”
“Regjeringen vurderer å endre reglene for merinntektsskatt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tekt'). Norwegian compound nouns typically have stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
mer — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively simple structure.. inn — Closed syllable, contains a long consonant.. tekt — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ss — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant cluster.. katt — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The double consonants (nn, tt, ss) are crucial for syllable weight and pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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