avlastningsheim
The Norwegian word 'avlastningsheim' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: av-last-nings-heim. Primary stress falls on 'last-'. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. The word consists of a prefix 'av-', a root 'last-', and a combined suffix '-ningsheim'.
Definitions
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A facility or home providing respite care or relief for caregivers.
Relief home, respite care facility
“Hun trengte en avlastningsheim for å få litt fri.”
“Kommunen har åpnet en ny avlastningsheim.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('last-'). The final syllable ('heim') receives a secondary stress.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, initial syllable.. last — Closed syllable, primary stress.. nings — Closed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. heim — Closed syllable, final syllable, secondary stress.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally maintained in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Division
Syllable division typically occurs before a vowel.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality do not affect syllable division.
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