heimesykepleier
Syllables
hei-mes-y-kep-le-ier
Pronunciation
/ˈhæɪ̯məsʏːkpəˌlɛɪ̯ər/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
heim- + sjuk- + -epleier
Heimesykepleier is a Norwegian noun meaning 'home care nurse'. It's divided into six syllables: hei-mes-y-kep-le-ier, with stress on the first syllable. The word is a compound built from morphemes relating to 'home', 'sick', 'apple', and 'care', and its syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules.
Definitions
- 1
A nurse who provides medical care to patients in their homes.
Home care nurse
“Heimesykepleieren kom på besøk hver dag.”
“Hun jobber som heimesykepleier.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('hei-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
hei — Open syllable, stressed.. mes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. y — Open syllable, unstressed.. kep — Closed syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. ier — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (e.g., 'sk') are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are often maintained within the individual morphemes of a compound word.
- The historical development of the 'eple' component is somewhat unusual, with its original meaning no longer directly relevant.
- Potential regional variations in vowel qualities or diphthongization, but these are unlikely to significantly alter the syllable division.
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