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