hjelpepleierskole
Syllables
hjel-pe-plei-ers-ko-le
Pronunciation
/ˈhɛl.pəˌpleɪ̯.əɾsˌkɔ.lə/
Stress
011001
Morphemes
hjelpe + pleie + skole
The word 'hjelpepleierskole' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: hjel-pe-plei-ers-ko-le. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's formed from the roots 'hjelpe' (help), 'pleie' (care), and the suffix 'skole' (school). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A school for training assistant nurses.
School for assistant nurses
“Hun går på hjelpepleierskolen.”
“Hjelpepleierskolen tilbyr et nytt kurs.”
syn:sykepleierskole
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('pe'). Norwegian compounds generally stress the first syllable of the root word.
Syllables
hjel — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pe — Open syllable, stressed.. plei — Diphthongal syllable.. ers — Syllable with a schwa and a rhotic consonant.. ko — Open syllable.. le — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences or other constraints.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound (e.g., alveolar tap vs. uvular fricative) may slightly affect the phonetic realization of the syllables, but not the syllable division itself.
- The genitive '-s' can sometimes be pronounced as a separate syllable, but in this compound, it's typically integrated into the preceding syllable.
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