avlastningstjeneste
Syllables
av-last-ning-stje-nes-te
Pronunciation
/aˈvlasːniŋstjɛnːəstə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
av + last + ningstjeneste
The word 'avlastningstjeneste' is a compound noun syllabified according to Norwegian rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel breaks. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('last'). The word consists of a prefix, root, and several suffixes, forming a noun denoting a relief service.
Definitions
- 1
A service providing relief or assistance, often in healthcare or social services.
Relief service, respite care
“Hun benytter seg av en avlastningstjeneste for å ta vare på sin syke mor.”
“Kommunen tilbyr avlastningstjeneste til familier med funksjonshemmede barn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('last'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root word in compounds.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, unstressed.. last — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stje — Open syllable, unstressed.. nes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided within each component of the compound word.
- Geminates ('ss' in 'tjeneste') are treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel length, but not the core syllabification.
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