lagersjefstilling
Syllables
la-ger-sjef-stil-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈlaːɡərˌʃeːfstiŋːɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
lager, sjef + stilling
The word 'lagersjefstilling' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'warehouse manager position'. It is divided into five syllables: la-ger-sjef-stil-ling, with primary stress on 'sjef'. The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel sequence rules, typical for Nynorsk. It consists of the roots 'lager' and 'sjef' combined with the nominalizing suffix '-stilling'.
Definitions
- 1
A position or job as a warehouse manager or chief of storage.
Warehouse manager position
“Ho søkte på stillinga som lagersjefstilling.”
“Firmaet lyste ut ein lagersjefstilling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sjef'), following the typical penultimate stress pattern for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
la — Open syllable, containing the vowel /aː/.. ger — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ə/ and the consonant /r/.. sjef — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /eː/ and the consonant /f/. Primary stressed syllable.. stil — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /iː/ and the consonant /l/.. ling — Closed syllable, containing the vowel /ɪ/ and the consonant /ŋ/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the following syllable (e.g., 'lag-ersjef').
Vowel Sequence Rule
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable (e.g., 'stil-ling').
Compound Word Rule
Syllable division within compound words follows the same rules as single words, with stress often on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (retroflex or absent) do not significantly affect syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification follows the standard rules for compound words in Nynorsk.
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