normalarbeidtstid
Syllables
nor-mal-ar-bei-dt-stid
Pronunciation
/nɔɾˈmɑːlɑɾˌbæɪ̯dtɪst/
Stress
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Morphemes
normal + arbeidstid
The word 'normalarbeidstid' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: nor-mal-ar-bei-dt-stid. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The morphemes derive from Latin and Old Norse.
Definitions
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Normal working hours
Normal working hours
“Han jobber full normalarbeidstid.”
“Hva er din normalarbeidstid?”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-bei-') in 'arbeidstid' as is typical for compound nouns.
Syllables
nor — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. mal — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ar — Open syllable, vowel only.. bei — Open syllable, consonant-diphthong structure.. dt — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. stid — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-vowel structure.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- The 'dt' cluster can be pronounced as /dt/ or /d͡t/ depending on the speaker and speed of speech. This doesn't affect syllable division.
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