fengseltjenestemann
Syllables
feng-sel-tje-nes-te-mann
Pronunciation
/ˈfɛŋsl̩t͡ʃɛnəstəˌmɑnː/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
fengsel, tjeneste + mann
The word 'fengselstjenestemann' is a compound noun syllabified as feng-sel-tje-nes-te-mann, with primary stress on 'tje'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and sonority principles, with consideration for syllabic consonants. It consists of the roots 'fengsel' (prison) and 'tjeneste' (service) combined with the suffix 'mann' (man).
Definitions
- 1
A male employee whose primary duty is to work within the prison system.
Prison service officer
“Fengselstjenestemannen patruljerte i gangene.”
syn:fengselsbetjentant:innsatt
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tje' in 'tjeneste'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
feng — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /fɛŋ/, contains a syllabic consonant.. sel — Closed syllable, onset consonant /s/, contains a vowel /ɛ/.. tje — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /t͡ʃ/, primary stressed syllable.. nes — Closed syllable, onset consonant /n/, contains a vowel /ɛ/.. te — Open syllable, onset consonant /t/, reduced vowel /ə/.. mann — Closed syllable, onset consonant /m/, long vowel /ɑ/.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
Syllabic Consonants
/l/ can function as a syllabic consonant.
- The word is a compound, and the syllable division reflects the boundaries between the constituent morphemes.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel qualities, but not the core syllable structure.
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