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nattverdsgudstjeneste

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6 syllables
21 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

nattverdsgudstjeneste

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

natt-verds-guds-tjen-es-te

Pronunciation

/nɑtːˈvɛrdsˌɡʊdsˈtjɛnːəstə/

Stress

010101

Morphemes

nattverd + s-tjeneste

The word 'nattverdsgudstjeneste' is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables: natt-verds-guds-tjen-es-te. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('guds'). The word is morphologically complex, derived from Old Norse roots. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles, with stress influencing syllable prominence.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A religious service commemorating the Last Supper, typically involving the consumption of bread and wine.

    Holy Communion service

    “Vi deltok på nattverdsgudstjeneste i kirken.”

    “Presten ledet nattverdsgudstjenesten.”

    syn:Kommunionsgudstjeneste

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('guds'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first of two syllables or the second to last syllable in longer words. In this case, the length of the word and the compound structure influence the stress pattern.

Syllables

6
natt/nɑtː/
verds/vɛrds/
guds/ɡʊds/
tjen/tjɛn/
es/ɛs/
te/tə/

natt — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset: /n/, Coda: null.. verds — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Onset: /v/, Coda: /rds/. guds — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Onset: /ɡ/, Coda: /ds/. tjen — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Onset: /tj/, Coda: null.. es — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Onset: null, Coda: /s/. te — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Onset: /t/, Coda: null.

Word Parts

root

nattverd

Old Norse origin, relating to Holy Communion

suf

s-tjeneste

Genitive marker and noun suffix indicating service/worship

Similar Words

kir­ke­klok­kerfjel­land­skapvin­ter­sol­verv

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maximized within syllables (e.g., 'verds', 'guds').

Vowel-Centric Syllabification

Syllables are built around vowel sounds, with consonants assigned to either the onset or coda.

Stress-Timing

Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect syllabification in longer words.

  • The 'rd' cluster in 'verds' is treated as a single onset, although it could potentially be divided. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
  • The length of the word influences the stress pattern, deviating from the typical first-syllable stress found in shorter compounds.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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