sjøfartskontor
The word 'sjøfartskontor' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: sjø-fart-skon-tor. The primary stress is on 'fart'. It consists of the prefix 'sjø-', the root 'fart', and the suffix '-skontor', borrowed from German. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant rules and maximizes onset legality.
Definitions
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An office dealing with maritime affairs; a shipping office.
“Han jobber på sjøfartskontoret.”
syn:skipsfartskontor
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable: *fart*.
Syllables
sjø- — Open syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant.. fart- — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. skon- — Closed syllable. Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. tor — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Maximizing Onset
Consonant clusters are included in the onset when phonotactically legal.
Compound Boundary Consideration
Division influenced by compound structure.
- The vowel /ø/ in *sjø* can have slight regional variations.
- The 'r' sound is often realized as a retroflex approximant.
- The word is a compound noun.
- The suffix *-skontor* is a relatively recent borrowing from German.
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