korttidssjukefravær
Syllables
kort-tids-sjuk-e-fravær
Pronunciation
/kɔrˈtɪdsˌʃʉːkəˈfræːvɛr/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1
Morphemes
kort + tids + sjukefravær
The word 'korttidssjukefravær' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'short-term sick leave'. It is syllabified as 'kort-tids-sjuk-e-fravær' with primary stress on the final syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'kort', the root 'tids', and the suffix 'sjukefravær'. Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
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Short-term sick leave
Short-term sick leave
“Han meldte fra om korttidssjukefravær på grunn av forkjølelse.”
“Bedriften har en policy for korttidssjukefravær.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('fravær'). Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in longer words, but compound words can shift the stress.
Syllables
kort — Open syllable, stressed.. tids — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sjuk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. e — Open syllable, connecting vowel, unstressed.. fravær — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'ss' cluster could potentially be treated as a single consonant, but dividing it reflects the morphemic boundary.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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