skatteflyktning
The Norwegian word 'skatteflyktning' (tax exile) is divided into four syllables: skat-te-flykt-ning, with stress on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'skatt' (tax), 'flykt' (exile), and the nominalizing suffix '-ning'. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules.
Definitions
- 1
A person who leaves their country to avoid paying taxes.
Tax exile
“Han ble anklaget for å være en skatteflyktning.”
“Mange rike mennesker blir skatteflyktninger.”
syn:skatteunndragerant:skattebetaler
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('skat-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of compound nouns.
Syllables
skat — Open syllable, stressed.. te — Closed syllable, unstressed.. flykt — Open syllable, unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within a syllable.
- Geminate consonants ('tt', 'kk') create heavier syllables but do not alter the syllabification pattern.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly affect syllable division.
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