avlastningshjem
The word 'avlastningshjem' is divided into four syllables: av-last-nings-hjem. Stress falls on 'nings'. The syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. It's a compound noun meaning 'respite home'.
Definitions
- 1
A respite home or relief home; a facility providing temporary care for individuals needing relief from caregiving responsibilities.
Respite home, relief home
“Ho trengte eit avlastningshjem for å få litt pause.”
“Kommunen har opna eit nytt avlastningshjem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nings').
Syllables
av — Open syllable, simple vowel nucleus.. last — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. nings — Closed, stressed syllable, 'ng' as a single phoneme.. hjem — Closed syllable, simple onset and coda.
Word Parts
Maximize Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single phoneme in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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