sjokoladeavgift
Syllables
sjo-ko-la-de-av-gift
Pronunciation
/ˈʂɔkɔˌlɑːdəˌævɡɪft/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
sjokolade, avgift
The word 'sjokoladeavgift' is a compound noun meaning 'chocolate tax'. It is divided into six syllables: sjo-ko-la-de-av-gift, with primary stress on the first syllable ('sjo-'). The word consists of two roots: 'sjokolade' and 'avgift', and follows standard Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-centric syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
A tax levied on chocolate.
Chocolate tax
“Regjeringen vurderer å øke sjokoladeavgiften.”
“Sjokoladeavgiften er en del av sukkeravgiften.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sjo-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, and in compound words, the first element receives the stress.
Syllables
sjo — Open syllable, stressed, complex onset ('sj').. ko — Open syllable, unstressed.. la — Open syllable, unstressed, long vowel.. de — Open syllable, unstressed, reduced vowel.. av — Open syllable, unstressed.. gift — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'sj').
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the first element of a compound word.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllable division.
- The 'sj' cluster is a common and accepted onset in Norwegian.
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