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tjenestemottaker

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

6 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
6syllables

tjenestemottaker

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

tje-nes-te-mo-tta-ker

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡jɛnəstəˌmɔtːɑker/

Stress

000110

Morphemes

tjeneste + mottaker

The word 'tjenestemottaker' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: tje-nes-te-mo-tta-ker. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mo'. The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel break rules, with geminate consonants treated as part of the following syllable. The word consists of the root 'tjeneste' (service) and the compound element 'mottaker' (recipient).

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person who receives a service.

    Service recipient

    Han er en viktig tjenestemottaker.

    Vi lytte til tjenestemottakernes behov.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mo' in 'mottaker'. The first syllable 'tje' is unstressed, as are 'nes', 'te', and 'tta'.

Syllables

6
tje/t͡jɛ/
nes/nɛs/
te/tə/
mo/mɔ/
tta/tːɑ/
ker/kər/

tje Open syllable, onset with a complex consonant cluster.. nes Closed syllable, with a simple onset and coda.. te Open syllable, simple onset and nucleus.. mo Open syllable, simple onset and nucleus. Primary stressed syllable.. tta Open syllable, onset with a geminate consonant.. ker Closed syllable, simple onset and coda.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel Break

Each vowel nucleus forms the core of a syllable.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy.

Geminate Consonant Rule

Geminate consonants are treated as part of the following syllable.

  • Regional variations in pronunciation might influence perceived syllable boundaries, but the analysis adheres to standard Nynorsk phonological rules.
  • The geminate consonant 'tt' is crucial for the pronunciation and syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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