sjukdomsfråvær
The word 'sjukdomsfråvær' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'sick leave'. It's divided into four syllables: sjuk-doms-frå-vær. The primary stress is on the first syllable. Syllabification follows vowel boundaries and onset maximization rules, considering the compound structure and the genitive suffix.
Definitions
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Absence due to illness.
Sick leave
“Han hadde sjukdomsfråvær i to veker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable (*sjuk-*). Secondary stress is present on *frø-*.
Syllables
sjuk- — Open syllable. Initial consonant followed by a vowel.. doms- — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by consonant cluster.. frå- — Open syllable. Initial consonant followed by a long vowel.. vær — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel Boundary Rule
Syllables are generally divided at vowel boundaries.
Onset Maximization Rule
Onsets are maximized as long as they are phonotactically legal in Norwegian.
Compound Boundary Rule
Syllable boundaries are permitted at compound boundaries, even with consonant clusters.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration.
- The genitive *-s* is treated as part of the *doms-* syllable, as it functions as a linking element.
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