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kystvakttjeneste

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “kystvakttjeneste” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
5syllables

kystvakttjeneste

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kyst-vakt-tje-nes-te

Pronunciation

/kʏstˈvɑktːjɛnəstə/

Stress

10000

Morphemes

kyst, vakt, tjeneste

The word 'kystvakttjeneste' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: kyst-vakt-tje-nes-te. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds. The word is formed from three roots: 'kyst', 'vakt', and 'tjeneste'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Coastal guard service

    Coastal guard service

    “Han jobber i kystvakttjeneste.”

    “Kystvakttjenesten patruljerer langs kysten.”

    syn:Kystvern

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kyst').

Syllables

5
kyst/kʏst/
vakt/vɑkt/
tje/t͡ʃɛ/
nes/nɛs/
te/tə/

kyst — Open syllable, stressed.. vakt — Closed syllable.. tje — Open syllable.. nes — Closed syllable.. te — Open syllable.

Word Parts

root

kyst, vakt, tjeneste

Old Norse and Middle Low German origins, forming a compound noun.

Similar Words

fis­ke­båtar­beids­tøyda­ta­mas­ki­ner

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.

Geminate Consonants

Geminate consonants are treated as a single consonant in terms of syllable weight, but pronounced as lengthened.

  • The 'j' in 'tje' represents a palatalization of 't'.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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