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overgangsstønad

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

overgangsstønad

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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

5
o/uː/
ver/vər/
gangs/ɡɑŋs/
stø/støː/
nad/nɑd/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025
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