sjefsjukepleier
Syllables
sjefs-juk-eple-ier
Pronunciation
/ˈʂæfsjukepleɪ̯ər/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
sjefs- + sjuk- + epleier
The word 'sjefsjukepleier' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: sjefs-juk-eple-ier. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('eple'). The word is composed of a prefix ('sjefs-'), a root ('sjuk-'), and a suffix ('epleier'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
A chief nurse; a nurse in a leadership position.
Chief nurse
“Ho er sjefsjukepleier på avdelinga.”
“Sjefsjukepleieren tok ein viktig avgjerd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('eple').
Syllables
sjefs — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sj', stressed.. juk — Closed syllable, vowel 'u'.. eple — Open syllable, primary stress.. ier — Closed syllable, diphthong 'ie'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, resulting in 'sj' being treated as a single onset.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority, with more sonorous sounds closer to the vowel.
- The genitive 's' in 'sjefs-' is generally fused with the preceding morpheme.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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