overgangsstønad
Syllables
o-ver-gangs-stø-nad
Pronunciation
/ˈuːvərˌɡɑŋsːtøːnɑd/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
over- + gang + -stønad
The Norwegian word 'overgangsstønad' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-gangs-stø-nad. Stress falls on the second syllable ('ver'). The word is a compound noun formed from Old Norse roots, and its syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules for vowel-initial syllables and consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
Financial support provided during a transition period, typically when changing jobs or undergoing education.
Transition allowance/benefit
“Hun søkte om overgangsstønad etter å ha mistet jobben.”
“Overgangsstønad kan hjelpe deg med å finansiere videre utdanning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ver'). Norwegian compounds often shift stress from the initial syllable.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. gangs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster and inflectional ending.. stø — Open syllable, long vowel.. nad — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Initial Syllable
Syllables begin with a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Break
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if it creates a pronounceable syllable.
- The double consonant 'gg' in 'gangs' does not alter the syllabification.
- Long vowels do not pose a syllabification challenge.
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