informasjonstelefon
Syllables
in-for-ma-sjon-ste-le-fon
Pronunciation
/ɪnfɔrmɑˈsjøːnsteleˈfɔn/
Stress
1000001
Morphemes
informasjon + telefon
The Norwegian word 'informasjonstelefon' is a compound noun meaning 'information telephone'. It is syllabified as 'in-for-ma-sjon-ste-le-fon' with primary stress on the first and last syllables. The word is composed of the morphemes 'informasjon' (information) and 'telefon' (telephone). Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle and a preference for open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A telephone service providing information.
Information telephone, information hotline
“Jeg ringte informasjonstelefonen for å få hjelp.”
“Informasjonstelefonen er åpen 24 timer i døgnet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('in-') and the last syllable ('fon'). This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, stressed.. for — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjon — Syllable with a long vowel, unstressed.. ste — Closed syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. fon — Open syllable, stressed.
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the coda.
Avoidance of Illegal Syllable Structures
Norwegian avoids complex consonant clusters within syllables.
Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'sj' cluster is a common Norwegian digraph representing /ʃ/.
- Regional variations in the realization of 'r' exist.
- The 't' between vowels is often softened, but not always elided.
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