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Hyphenation oftjenesteoppdrag

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

tje-nes-te-opp-dr-ag

Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)

/ˈt͡jɛnːəstə ˈɔpːdrɑɡ/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress on the second syllable of 'tjeneste' and the first syllable of 'oppdrag'. This is typical for compound nouns in Nynorsk.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound

tje/t͡jɛ/

Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.

nes/nɛs/

Closed syllable, final consonant.

te/tə/

Open syllable, reduced vowel.

opp/ɔpː/

Closed syllable, geminate consonant.

dr/drɑɡ/

Open syllable, final consonant.

ag/ɡ/

Closed syllable, final consonant.

Morphemic Breakdown

Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)

opp(prefix)
+
tjeneste(root)
+
drag(suffix)

Prefix: opp

Old Norse origin, intensifier.

Root: tjeneste

Old Norse origin, meaning 'service'.

Suffix: drag

Old Norse origin, meaning 'task'.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A task or assignment involving service; a service mission.

Translation: Service assignment, service mission, task involving service.

Examples:

"Han fekk eit viktig tjenesteoppdrag."

"Soldatane vart sende eit farleg tjenesteoppdrag."

Antonyms: fritid, hvile
Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

arbeidsplassar-beids-plass

Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.

datamaskinda-ta-ma-skin

Similar in having multiple syllables and consonant clusters.

samarbeidsam-ar-beid

Similar in having a compound structure and consonant clusters.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Maximize Onsets

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

Vowel Sounds

Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.

Special Considerations

Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure

Geminate consonants ('pp' in 'oppdrag') are maintained.

Vowel quality of 'e' in 'tjeneste' is relatively open /ɛ/.

Nynorsk maintains geminate consonants more consistently than Bokmål.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'tjenesteoppdrag' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: tje-nes-te-opp-dr-ag. It consists of the root 'tjeneste' (service), the prefix 'opp-' (intensifier), and the root 'drag' (task). Stress falls on the second syllable of 'tjeneste' and the first syllable of 'oppdrag'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sounds.

Detailed Analysis:

Linguistic Analysis of "tjenesteoppdrag" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "tjenesteoppdrag" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Pronunciation will follow Nynorsk standards, which differ slightly from Bokmål in vowel realization and some consonant clusters. The 'e' at the end of 'tjeneste' is pronounced, and the 'pp' in 'oppdrag' is a geminate consonant, meaning it's held longer.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllabification rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sounds, the division is as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • tjeneste: (Noun) Origin: Old Norse þjónusta. Function: Root, meaning "service".
  • opp-: (Prefix) Origin: Old Norse upp. Function: Intensifier, indicating "up" or "completion".
  • drag: (Noun) Origin: Old Norse drǫg. Function: Root, meaning "task", "mission", or "undertaking". The 'g' is a historical remnant and is pronounced.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable of "tjeneste" and the first syllable of "oppdrag". This is typical for compound nouns in Nynorsk, with stress distributed across the constituent parts.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈt͡jɛnːəstə ˈɔpːdrɑɡ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The geminate 'pp' in 'oppdrag' is a key feature. Nynorsk maintains geminate consonants more consistently than Bokmål. The vowel quality of 'e' in 'tjeneste' is a relatively open 'e' sound /ɛ/.

7. Grammatical Role:

"tjenesteoppdrag" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical role within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A task or assignment involving service; a service mission.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
  • Translation: Service assignment, service mission, task involving service.
  • Synonyms: arbeidsoppdrag (work assignment), oppgave (task)
  • Antonyms: fritid (leisure time), hvile (rest)
  • Examples:
    • "Han fekk eit viktig tjenesteoppdrag." (He received an important service assignment.)
    • "Soldatane vart sende på eit farleg tjenesteoppdrag." (The soldiers were sent on a dangerous service mission.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • arbeidsplass: (workplace) - "ar-beids-plass". Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
  • datamaskin: (computer) - "da-ta-ma-skin". Similar in having multiple syllables and consonant clusters. Stress on the third syllable.
  • samarbeid: (collaboration) - "sam-ar-beid". Similar in having a compound structure and consonant clusters. Stress on the first syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the inherent rhythmic patterns of the individual morphemes and the overall compound structure. "tjenesteoppdrag" distributes stress more evenly across the two components.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/11/2025

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