statspensjonist
Syllables
sta-t-s-pen-sjo-nist
Pronunciation
/ˈstɑːtˌspɛnːʃɔnɪst/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
stat + pensjon + ist
The word 'statspensjonist' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: sta-t-s-pen-sjo-nist. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'stat-', root 'pensjon-', and suffix '-ist'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and sonority sequencing principles, with penultimate stress being the dominant pattern.
Definitions
- 1
A person who receives a state pension.
State pensioner
“Han er en statspensjonist nå.”
“Statspensjonister får årlig justert pensjonen.”
ant:Arbeidstaker
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'pen'.
Syllables
sta — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'st', vowel 'a'. t — Closed syllable, single consonant. s — Closed syllable, single consonant. pen — Open syllable, onset consonant 'p', vowel 'e', geminate consonant 'n'. sjo — Open syllable, onset consonant 'sj', vowel 'o'. nist — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'i', consonant cluster 'st'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel to maximize syllable onsets.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
Penultimate Stress
Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length and structure.
- The word is a compound, but adheres to standard stress rules.
- The 'sp' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
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