uniformsgodtgjøring
Syllables
u-ni-form-s-god-t-gjø-ring
Pronunciation
/ʉˈnɪfɔrmsgɔdˈtjøːɾɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
uniforms- + godt- + -gjøring
The word 'uniformsgodtgjøring' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: u-ni-form-s-god-t-gjø-ring. Primary stress falls on 'god'. It consists of a borrowed prefix 'uniforms-', a Germanic root 'godt-', and a Germanic suffix '-gjøring'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel centering rules.
Definitions
- 1
An allowance provided to cover the cost of a uniform.
Uniform allowance
“Jeg fikk uniformsgodtgjøring fra arbeidsgiveren min.”
“Uniformsgodtgjøringen dekker kostnadene for rens og vedlikehold.”
syn:Uniformstilskudd
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'god' (the fifth syllable). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound, but longer compounds can shift stress.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. form — Closed syllable, unstressed.. s — Open syllable, unstressed.. god — Closed syllable, primary stress.. t — Open syllable, unstressed.. gjø — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Stress
Generally, the first syllable of a compound is stressed, but longer compounds can shift stress to the second syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'j' as a palatal approximant /j/ can be challenging for learners.
- The velar fricative 'g' can be realized as a plosive /ɡ/ in some dialects.
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