prestasjonslønn
The word 'prestasjonslønn' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into four syllables: pre-stas-jons-lønn. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and considers syllable weight. The word consists of a prefix 'prestasjons-', a root 'lønn', and a linking morpheme '-s-'. It means 'performance pay'.
Definitions
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Performance pay; a bonus or additional compensation based on achieving specific performance goals.
Performance pay
“Han fikk en god prestasjonslønn i år.”
“Prestasjonslønn er vanlig i salgsjobber.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('pre-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of words, especially compounds.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, onset 'pr', nucleus 'e'. stas — Closed syllable, onset 'st', nucleus 'a', coda 'ʃ'. jons — Closed syllable, onset 'j', nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'ns'. lønn — Closed syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'œ', coda 'nn'
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Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables to create permissible onsets.
Syllable Weight
Considering the presence of codas to determine syllable weight (open vs. closed).
- The compound nature of the word and the role of the linking '-s-' morpheme.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation, but these do not affect syllable division.
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