arbeidsformidling
Syllables
ar-beids-for-mid-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈɑrˌbeɪ̯dsfɔrmɪˈdliŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
arbeids- + formidling
The word 'arbeidsformidling' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ar-beids-for-mid-ling. Stress falls on the third syllable ('for'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables, aligning with morpheme boundaries. It means 'employment agency'.
Definitions
- 1
An institution or service that helps people find employment.
Employment agency, labor exchange
“Hun fikk jobb via arbeidsformidlingen.”
“Arbeidsformidlingen tilbyr kurs for jobbsøkere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('for'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable of the root in compound words, but the length of 'arbeids-' influences this.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, onset consonant.. beids — Closed syllable, diphthong and consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, stressed.. mid — Closed syllable, vowel and consonant.. ling — Closed syllable, vowel and consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
- The complex consonant clusters require careful consideration to ensure correct syllabification.
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