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tjenesteskyldighet

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

6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
6syllables

tjenesteskyldighet

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

tje-nes-te-skyld-i-ghet

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡jɛnːəˌstɛskyldɪˌɡheɪt/

Stress

100010

Morphemes

tjeneste, skyld + ighet

The word 'tjenesteskyldighet' is a complex Nynorsk noun meaning 'duty of service'. It is syllabified as tje-nes-te-skyld-i-ghet, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is composed of Germanic roots and a deverbal suffix. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, with potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Duty of service; obligation to perform a service.

    Duty of service

    Han unngikk tjenesteskyldighet grunn av helseproblemer.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'nes' (tje-nes-te-skyld-i-ghet). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns of this length.

Syllables

6
tje/t͡jɛ/
nes/nɛs/
te/tə/
skyld/skyld/
i/i/
ghet/ɡheɪt/

tje Open syllable, onset with a complex consonant cluster /t͡j/, nucleus /ɛ/.. nes Closed syllable, onset /n/, nucleus /ɛ/, coda /s/.. te Open syllable, onset /t/, nucleus /ə/ (reduced vowel).. skyld Closed syllable, onset /sk/, nucleus /y/, coda /ld/.. i Open syllable, nucleus /i/.. ghet Closed syllable, onset /ɡ/, nucleus /eɪ/, coda /t/.

Onset Maximization

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

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).

  • The pronunciation of vowels in unstressed syllables can vary regionally, potentially affecting the realization of /ə/.
  • The 'j' sound is always considered part of the following syllable.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025
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