politistasjonssjef
Syllables
po-li-ti-sta-sjons-sjef
Pronunciation
/pɔliːtiˈstɑːʃɔnsˌʂæːf/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
poli- + stasjon + -ssjef
The word 'politistasjonssjef' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables (po-li-ti-sta-sjons-sjef). Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and forming vowel-centered syllables. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek-derived prefix, a Latin-derived root, and a Nynorsk suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The person in charge of a police station.
Police station chief
“Politistasjonssjefen holdt en tale.”
“Hun er den nye politistasjonssjefen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stasjons').
Syllables
po — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. li — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ti — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. sta — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. sjons — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster onset.. sjef — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
- The consonant cluster 'sjons' is a common feature in Nynorsk derived nouns.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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