hjemmehjelpstjeneste
Syllables
hjem-me-hjelp-stje-nes-te
Pronunciation
/ˈhjemːəˌhjelpsˈtjenestə/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
hjemme + hjelp + -stjeneste
The word 'hjemmehjelpstjeneste' is a compound noun syllabified as hjem-me-hjelp-stje-nes-te, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'hjemme' (home), the root 'hjelp' (help), and the suffix '-stjeneste' (service). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
A service providing assistance with daily tasks in a person's home, typically for the elderly or disabled.
Home help service
“Hun mottar hjemmehjelpstjeneste tre ganger i uken.”
“Kommunen tilbyr hjemmehjelpstjeneste til alle som trenger det.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ste-'). Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable unless a syllable contains a long vowel or diphthong.
Syllables
hjem — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Contains a long vowel.. me — Open syllable, short vowel.. hjelp — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. stje — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. nes — Closed syllable, final consonant.. te — Open syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset of the following syllable to create a valid syllable structure.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound to be considered a valid syllable.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to break up consonant clusters to avoid ending a syllable with multiple consonants.
- The double 'm' in 'hjemme' doesn't affect the syllabification.
- Regional dialects may influence vowel qualities but not the core syllable structure.
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