førstepostbetjent
Syllables
før-ste-post-be-tjent
Pronunciation
/ˈfœrsteˌpɔstbɛtˈjɛnt/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
første- + post- + -betjent
The Norwegian compound noun 'førstepostbetjent' (head postman) is divided into five syllables: før-ste-post-be-tjent, with primary stress on the second and last syllables. It consists of the prefix 'første-', the root 'post-', and the suffix '-betjent'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A person in charge of the post office, or the first postman in a particular location.
First post office clerk / Head postman
“Førstepostbetjenten sorterte brevene.”
“Hun ble forfremmet til førstepostbetjent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ste') and the last syllable ('tjent').
Syllables
før — Open syllable, stressed.. ste — Closed syllable, unstressed.. post — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. tjent — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'bet-' in 'betjent').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
The first syllable of a compound word is typically stressed.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The word is a relatively uncommon compound, but follows established Norwegian rules.
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