førstgangstjenesteste
Syllables
først-gang-stj-e-nes-te-ste
Pronunciation
/ˈfœrːstɡɑŋstjɛnːəstə/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
først + gang + tjeneste
The word *førstegangstjeneste* is a compound noun divided into seven syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and maintaining consonant clusters. The word consists of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins.
Definitions
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Initial military service
First-time military service
“Han fullførte sin førstegangstjeneste i Nord-Norge.”
“Førstegangstjeneste er obligatorisk for alle menn over 18 år.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tje-nes-te'
Syllables
først — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. gang — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. stj — Syllable onset with complex consonant cluster.. e — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. nes — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. te — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ste — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability allows.
Syllable Nucleus
Vowels form the nucleus of the syllable.
Coda Formation
Consonants at the end of a syllable form the coda.
- The 'stj' cluster is a common but complex onset. Vowel length influences syllable weight and stress.
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