progresjonsskatt
Syllables
pro-gres-jons-skatt
Pronunciation
/prɔˈɡrɛʃɔnˌskatː/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
pro- + gresjon + -skatt
The word 'progresjonsskatt' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: pro-gres-jons-skatt. Stress falls on the second syllable. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'pro-', a root 'gresjon' from 'progress', and the Old Norse suffix '-skatt' meaning 'tax'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A tax where the tax rate increases as the taxable base amount increases.
Progressive tax
“Regjeringen diskuterer endringer i progresjonsskatten.”
“Progresjonsskatten er ment å redusere ulikhet.”
ant:Flat tax
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gres'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively unstressed.. gres — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. jons — Closed syllable, relatively unstressed.. skatt — Closed syllable, final syllable, slightly emphasized due to final position and long consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
- The long consonant 'tt' does not pose a syllable division challenge.
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