tilleggspensjon
The word *tilleggspensjon* is a Norwegian compound noun syllabified as til-leggs-pen-sjon, with stress on the second syllable. It consists of the prefix *tillegg-* and the root *pensjon*, following the principle of maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CVC syllable structures. Regional variations are minimal and do not significantly alter the syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
Supplementary pension; an additional pension benefit.
Supplementary pension
“Han mottar en *tilleggspensjon* etter mange års tjeneste.”
“Reglene for *tilleggspensjon* er kompliserte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('legg'). This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
til — Open syllable, CV structure.. leggs — Closed syllable, CCV+C structure, geminate consonant.. pen — Open syllable, CV structure.. sjon — Closed syllable, CCV+C structure, 'sj' digraph as a single onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
CV/CVC Structure
Syllables generally follow a Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) structure.
- Geminate consonants (/ɡː/) are treated as a single consonant for syllabification, but are phonetically distinct.
- The 'sj' digraph is treated as a single onset.
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