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tjenestemannslov

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

tjenestemannslov

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

tje-nes-te-manns-lov

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡jɛnəstəˌmɑnslɔv/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

tjeneste, lov + manns

The word 'tjenestemannslov' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as tje-nes-te-manns-lov with primary stress on 'manns'. It consists of the roots 'tjeneste' (service) and 'lov' (law), connected by the genitive linking element 'manns'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and avoids stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A law relating to civil servants.

    Civil Service Law

    Endringane i tjenestemannslova trådte i kraft i går.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'manns'. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

Syllables

5
tje/t͡jɛ/
nes/nɛs/
te/tə/
manns/mɑns/
lov/lɔv/

tje Open syllable, onset with a complex consonant cluster.. nes Closed syllable, onset with a single consonant.. te Open syllable, onset with a single consonant.. manns Closed syllable, onset with a complex consonant cluster, stressed syllable.. lov Open syllable, onset with a single consonant.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'tje', 'manns').

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a valid coda (e.g., 'nes', 'lov').

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

  • The consonant clusters 'st' and 'mn' are common and do not pose exceptional challenges.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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