avlastningsheim
The word 'avlastningsheim' is a Nynorsk compound noun divided into four syllables: av-last-nings-heim. Stress falls on the second syllable ('last'). The word is formed from the prefix 'av-', the root 'last-', and the suffix '-ningsheim'. Syllable division follows the general rules of Nynorsk, dividing before vowels and after consonant clusters.
Definitions
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A facility or home providing respite care or relief from burdens, often for people with disabilities or long-term illnesses.
Relief home, respite care facility.
“Ho vart innlagt på eit avlastningsheim etter operasjonen.”
“Kommunen har fleire avlastningsheim for familiar med sjuke barn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'last'. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, initial syllable.. last — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. nings — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. heim — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Syllable division generally occurs after consonant clusters, though 'ng' can be an exception.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'nings' could potentially be treated as a single unit, but is generally divided as shown in Nynorsk syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the core syllabification.
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