bibliotektjeneste
Syllables
bi-bli-o-tek-tje-ne-ste
Pronunciation
/bɪblɪɔˈtɛkˌt͡jɛnəstə/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
biblio- + tek- + -tjeneste
The Norwegian word 'bibliotektjeneste' (library service) is divided into seven syllables: bi-bli-o-tek-tje-ne-ste. The primary stress falls on 'tek'. The word is a compound noun with Latin and Greek roots, and its syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
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Library service
Library service
“Bibliotektjenesten er gratis for alle innbyggere.”
“Vi benytter oss av bibliotektjenesten regelmessig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tek'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root in compound words.
Syllables
bi — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bli — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tek — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. tje — Open syllable, containing a palatal consonant.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. ste — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The interfix '-tje-' is treated flexibly based on ease of pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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