informasjonstjeneste
Syllables
in-for-ma-sjon-stje-nes-te
Pronunciation
/ɪnfɔrmɑˈsjøːnstjɛnːəstə/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
informasjon + tjeneste
The word 'informasjonstjeneste' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables (in-for-ma-sjon-stje-nes-te) with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals roots from French and Old Norse.
Definitions
- 1
A service providing information.
Information service
“Jeg kontaktet informasjonstjenesten for å få hjelp.”
“Biblioteket tilbyr en gratis informasjonstjeneste.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ma'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult, but compound words can have variations.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. for — Open syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. sjon — Open syllable, 'sj' cluster treated as a single onset.. stje — Open syllable, 'stj' cluster treated as a single onset.. nes — Open syllable.. te — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to include as many consonants as possible at the beginning of the syllable (onset).
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
- The 'sj' and 'stj' clusters are treated as single onsets. Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation may occur.
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