laboratoriesjef
Syllables
la-bo-ra-to-ri-es-jef
Pronunciation
/la.bo.ra.to.ri.es.jef/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
laboratorie, jef + -s-
The word 'laboratoriesjef' is divided into seven syllables (la-bo-ra-to-ri-es-jef) following Norwegian's preference for open syllables and initial stress. It's a compound noun derived from Latin and Old Norse, meaning 'head of laboratories'.
Definitions
- 1
Head of laboratories
Laboratory Chief
“Hun er laboratoriesjef ved universitetet.”
“Laboratoriesjefen godkjente eksperimentet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('la-') according to Norwegian stress rules.
Syllables
la — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bo — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. to — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. es — Open syllable.. jef — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after each vowel sound, creating open syllables.
- The genitive plural marker '-s-' does not form a syllable on its own.
- Norwegian prefers open syllables, influencing syllable division.
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