utførselsavgift
The Norwegian word 'utførselsavgift' (export duty) is divided into five syllables: ut-før-sels-av-gift. Stress falls on the second syllable ('før'). It's a compound noun formed from 'utførsel' and 'avgift', following Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A tax or duty levied on goods being exported from a country.
Export duty
“Bedriften må betale utførselsavgift på varene.”
“Regjeringen vurderer å endre utførselsavgiften.”
syn:eksportavgiftant:importavgift
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('før'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root within a compound word.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable.. før — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. sels — Closed syllable.. av — Open syllable.. gift — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided based on the constituent parts of the compound word.
- The 'rs' cluster could potentially be analyzed differently, but the proposed division is more natural.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.