hjemmesykepleier
Syllables
hjem-me-syk-e-plei-er
Pronunciation
/ˈhjemːəˌsyːkəˌpleɪ̯ər/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
hjemme- + syk- + eple-pleier
The word 'hjemmesykepleier' is a compound noun syllabified as hjem-me-syk-e-plei-er, with primary stress on 'plei'. It consists of the prefix 'hjemme-', the root 'syk-', and the suffix 'eple-pleier'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A nurse who provides healthcare services in patients' homes.
Home nurse
“Hjemmesykepleieren kom for å skifte bandasjen.”
“Hun jobber som hjemmesykepleier.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'plei'.
Syllables
hjem — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. me — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. syk — Closed syllable, long vowel.. e — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. plei — Open syllable, diphthong.. er — Closed syllable, reduced vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /h/
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential elision of 'e' in rapid speech.
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