fylkeslegekontor
Syllables
fyl-kes-le-ge-kon-tor
Pronunciation
/fʏl.kəs.lɛ.ɡə.kɔn.tɔr/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
fylkes- + lege- + -kontor
The word 'fylkeslegekontor' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into six syllables: fyl-kes-le-ge-kon-tor. Stress falls on the third syllable ('le'). The division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles. It consists of the prefix 'fylkes-', the root 'lege-', and the suffix '-kontor'.
Definitions
- 1
County medical officer's office
County medical officer's office
“Hun jobber på fylkeslegekontoret.”
“Vi kontaktet fylkeslegekontoret for å få informasjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('le'), following the common pattern for Norwegian compound nouns of this length.
Syllables
fyl — Open syllable, onset with a fricative, nucleus with a rounded vowel.. kes — Closed syllable, onset with a stop, nucleus with a schwa.. le — Open syllable, onset with a lateral approximant, nucleus with a mid vowel. Stressed syllable.. ge — Open syllable, onset with a stop, nucleus with a schwa.. kon — Closed syllable, onset with a stop, nucleus with a back vowel.. tor — Closed syllable, onset with a stop, nucleus with a back vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The /lk/ cluster is a relatively uncommon consonant cluster, but permissible in Norwegian and doesn't necessitate a syllable break.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't alter the standard syllable division rules.
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