ekspedisjonssjefstilling
Syllables
ek-spe-di-sjon-ssjef-stil-ling
Pronunciation
/ɛkspɛˈdiːʃɔnʂjɛfˈstɪlɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ekspedisjon + stilling
The word 'ekspedisjonssjefstilling' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: ek-spe-di-sjon-ssjef-stil-ling. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stil'. The word is formed from Latin and Old Norse roots, and its syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A position or job title referring to the leader of an expedition.
Position of chief expedition leader
“Ho søkte på stillinga som ekspedisjonssjefstilling.”
“Ekspedisjonssjefstillinga krev mykje erfaring.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stil'. The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk words of this length.
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, initial syllable.. spe — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. di — Open syllable, long vowel.. sjon — Closed syllable, nasal ending.. ssjef — Closed syllable, geminate consonant onset.. stil — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ling — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'spe', 'stil').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'di', 'ling').
Vowel Length
Long vowels often form their own syllable (e.g., 'diː').
- The geminate consonant 'ss' in 'ssjef' is a common feature in Norwegian and is treated as a single onset.
- The palatal approximant 'j' is considered part of the syllable onset.
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