barnehjemsansatt
Syllables
bar-ne-hjems-an-satt
Pronunciation
/ˈbɑːrnehjɛmsɑnsat/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
barne- + hjems- + ansatt
The word 'barnehjemsansatt' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'children's home employee'. It is divided into five syllables: bar-ne-hjems-an-satt, with stress on the third syllable ('hjems'). The word is formed from three morphemes relating to children, home, and employment. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel separation, with penultimate stress typical for compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
An employee working at a children's home.
Children's home employee
“Ho er ein barnehjemsansatt med lang erfaring.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hjems'), which is the penultimate syllable. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
bar — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Initial syllable.. ne — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Follows a consonant.. hjems — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster. Stressed syllable.. an — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Follows a consonant.. satt — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant. Final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable to create a valid onset.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable, unless part of a diphthong.
Penultimate Stress
Compound nouns typically have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'hjms' cluster requires careful articulation and may have slight regional variations.
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification reflects this structure.
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