Words with Root “tjeneste, mann” in Norwegian

The Norwegian word 'tjenestemannslag' (civil servant class) is divided into five syllables: tje-ne-ste-mann-slag. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'tjeneste' (service), 'mann' (man), and 'slag' (group). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.