svangerskapspermisjon
Syllables
svan-ger-skaps-per-mi-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈsvɑːŋərskɑpspɛrmɪˈsjɔn/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
svanger + skapspermisjon
The Norwegian word *svangerskapspermisjon* (pregnancy leave) is a compound noun syllabified as *svan-ger-skaps-per-mi-sjon*, with primary stress on the second and fifth syllables. It's composed of a root, a connecting element, and a borrowed root with a suffix, following Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
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Pregnancy leave
Maternity leave
“Hun tok svangerskapspermisjon i mars.”
“Jeg har rett på svangerskapspermisjon.”
syn:fødselspermisjonant:arbeid
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ger') and the fifth syllable ('mi').
Syllables
svan — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ger — Closed syllable, stressed.. skaps — Closed syllable, connecting element.. per — Open syllable, onset consonant.. mi — Open syllable, stressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within a syllable.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus forms a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penult in compound nouns.
Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables whenever possible.
- The 'skaps' segment is a connecting element and doesn't follow typical syllable division rules. Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality, but not the core syllabification.
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