tolltjenestemann
Syllables
toll-tje-ne-ste-mann
Pronunciation
/tɔlːˈt͡ʃenəstəˌmɑnː/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
toll, tjeneste, mann + -mann
The word 'tolltjenestemann' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: toll-tje-ne-ste-mann. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tje'). It consists of multiple roots ('toll', 'tjeneste', 'mann') and the suffix '-mann'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing principles.
Definitions
- 1
A male customs officer.
Customs officer (male)
“Tolltjenestemannen kontrollerte passene.”
“Han er en erfaren tolltjenestemann.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tje'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
toll — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. The 'll' is a single phoneme.. tje — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster onset and a short vowel.. ne — Open syllable, short vowel.. ste — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset and a short vowel.. mann — Closed syllable, long vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to follow the sonority sequencing principle.
- The 'll' cluster is a potential edge case, but is generally maintained in standard Nynorsk.
- Regional variations might simplify the 'll' cluster, affecting syllable division.
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