sykepengeutgift
Syllables
sy-ke-pen-ge-ut-gift
Pronunciation
/ˈsyːkəˌpæŋɡəˌʉtɡɪft/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
syke- + penge- + utgift-
The word *sykepengeutgift* is a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, resulting in the division: sy-ke-pen-ge-ut-gift. The word is morphologically complex, composed of prefixes, a root, and a suffix, all originating from Old Norse.
Definitions
- 1
Expense related to sick pay.
Sick pay expense
“Bedriften har store sykepengeutgifter.”
“Sykepengeutgiftene økte i fjor.”
syn:sykepengekostnad
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('syke-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable.
Syllables
sy — Open syllable, long vowel.. ke — Closed syllable.. pen — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. ge — Closed syllable.. ut — Open syllable.. gift — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally placed at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ʉ/ vs. /u/)
- Flexibility in dividing consonant clusters, but the presented division is the most common.
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