ulempeerstatning
Syllables
u-lem-peer-stat-ning
Pronunciation
/ʉˈlɛmpeːrstatniŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
ulempe- + erstatning
The Norwegian word 'ulempeerstatning' is a compound noun meaning 'disability benefit'. It is syllabified as u-lem-peer-stat-ning, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'ulempe-' (disadvantage) and the root 'erstatning' (compensation). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Disability benefit; compensation paid to individuals unable to work due to illness or injury.
Disability benefit
“Han mottar ulempeerstatning etter ulykken.”
“Søknaden om ulempeerstatning ble godkjent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lem'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, containing only the vowel /ʉ/.. lem — Closed syllable, containing the onset /l/ and the vowel /ɛ/ followed by the coda /m/.. peer — Closed syllable, containing the onset /p/ and the long vowel /eː/ followed by the coda /r/.. stat — Closed syllable, containing the onset /st/ and the vowel /a/ followed by the coda /t/.. ning — Closed syllable, containing the onset /n/ and the vowel /i/ followed by the coda /ŋ/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'statning'.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound can vary regionally, but doesn't affect syllable division.
- The long vowel /eː/ in 'peer' is a characteristic feature of Norwegian pronunciation.
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