stykkprissystem
Syllables
stykk-pris-sys-tem
Pronunciation
/ˈstyːkːprɪsːsʏstɛm/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
stykk, pris, sys + tem
The word 'stykkprissystem' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: stykk-pris-sys-tem. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's formed from Germanic and Greek roots, and syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A system where goods are sold based on the price per individual piece.
Piece-rate system
“Butikken benytter et stykkprissystem for frukt og grønnsaker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('stykk'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable in compound nouns.
Syllables
stykk — Closed syllable, stressed, with a consonant cluster onset.. pris — Closed syllable, with a long vowel.. sys — Open syllable, with a rounded vowel.. tem — Closed syllable, final syllable of the word.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy.
- The 'y' sound /ʏ/ doesn't affect syllable division. Double consonants are treated as part of the onset/coda.
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