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tilleggstjeneste

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

tilleggstjeneste

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

til-leggs-tje-nes-te

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪlːɛɡstjɛnːəstə/

Stress

10000

Morphemes

tilleggs- + tjeneste

The word *tilleggstjeneste* is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: til-leggs-tje-nes-te. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting morpheme boundaries. The word means 'additional service'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    An additional service; a supplementary service.

    Additional service

    Vi tilbyr ein rekke tilleggstjenester.

    Prisen inkluderer ikkje tilleggstjenester.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('leggs'). Nynorsk compounds generally stress the first syllable of the root word.

Syllables

5
til/tɪl/
leggs/lɛɡs/
tje/t͡ʃɛ/
nes/nɛs/
te/tə/

til Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel-initial.. leggs Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster -ggs.. tje Open syllable, contains the palatal stop /t͡ʃ/.. nes Closed syllable, final syllable.. te Open syllable, unstressed.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.

Respect Morpheme Boundaries

Syllable breaks often occur at the boundaries between morphemes.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.

  • The consonant cluster '-stj-' requires careful consideration, but is common in Norwegian.
  • The '-ggs-' cluster is also notable, but permissible in Nynorsk onsets.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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