tjenesteskyldig
Syllables
tje-nes-te-skyldig
Pronunciation
/ˈt͡jæːnəˌstɛːskʏldɪɡ/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
tje- + nes- + -skyldig
The word 'tjenesteskyldig' is divided into four syllables: tje-nes-te-skyldig. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound adjective derived from Old Norse roots, meaning 'obligated by service'. Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
Obligated by service; liable to perform a service.
Service-obligated, liable for service.
“Han er tjenesteskyldig etter loven.”
“De tjenesteskyldige må melde seg.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tje'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
tje — Open syllable, stressed.. nes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. te — Closed syllable, unstressed.. skyldig — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize the number of consonants in the onset (beginning) of the syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (the nucleus).
Sonority Sequencing
Consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority (sound intensity), with more sonorous sounds tending to be closer to the vowel.
- Norwegian Nynorsk allows for some flexibility in compound word syllabification, but the division presented here is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
- The 'sk' cluster is generally treated as an onset.
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