jordmortjeneste
Syllables
jor-d-mor-tje-nes-te
Pronunciation
/ˈjɔrðmɔrˌt͡jɛnəstə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
jordmor + tjeneste
The word 'jordmortjeneste' is divided into five syllables: jor-d-mor-tje-nes-te. It consists of the root 'jordmor' (midwife) and the suffix 'tjeneste' (service). The primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
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Midwifery service
Midwifery service
“Ho benytta seg av jordmortjeneste under svangerskapet.”
“Kommunen tilbyr gratis jordmortjeneste.”
syn:jordmorsarbeid
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mor'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
jor — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. d-mor — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. tje — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. nes — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. te — Open syllable, consonant followed by a schwa.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk syllable division favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
- The 'r' in 'jor-' could potentially be syllabic in some dialects.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation exist.
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