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nattsjukepleier

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

nattssjukepleier

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

natts-sjuk-eple-ier

Pronunciation

/ˈnɑtːˌʃʉːkəˌpleɪər/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

natt + sjuk + epleier

The word 'nattsjukepleier' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: natts-sjuk-eple-ier. The primary stress falls on 'sjuk-'. The morphemes are 'natt-' (night), 'sjuk-' (sick), and 'epleier' (nurse). Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle and sonority sequencing, with consideration for the geminate consonant and 'sj' digraph.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A nurse who works primarily during the night.

    Night nurse

    Ho er ein dyktig nattsjukepleier.

    Nattsjukepleiaren tok seg av pasienten.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sjuk-').

Syllables

4
natts/nɑtːs/
sjuk/ˈʃʉːk/
eple/əˈpleɪ/
ier/ər/

natts Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. sjuk Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. eple Open syllable.. ier Closed syllable.

Onset-Rime Principle

Syllables are divided based on the onset and rime.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables based on sonority.

Compound Noun Stress Rule

Stress typically falls on the root of the second element.

  • Geminate consonant 'tt' in 'natt' is phonemically significant.
  • The 'sj' digraph is treated as a single unit.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation may exist but do not alter the core syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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