heildagsstilling
Syllables
hei-ldags-stil-ling
Pronunciation
/hæɪlˈdɑɡsˌstɪlːɪŋ/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
heil- + dag- + -s-stilling
The word 'heildagsstilling' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'full-time position'. It is divided into four syllables: hei-ldags-stil-ling, with primary stress on 'dags'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric structure. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins.
Definitions
- 1
A full-time job or position.
Full-time position
“Jeg har fått en heildagsstilling i selskapet.”
syn:Heltidsstillingant:Deltidsstilling
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dags'). Norwegian compound nouns often stress the second element.
Syllables
hei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ldags — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster onset.. stil — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster onset.. ling — Closed syllable, with a simple consonant onset.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Diphthong Treatment
Diphthongs are treated as single vowel units for syllabification.
- The 's' between 'dag' and 'stilling' is a historical genitive marker and doesn't form a separate syllable.
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