reingjøringsjobb
Syllables
re-in-gjø-rings-jobb
Pronunciation
/ˈreɪŋjøːɾɪŋsˌjɔbː/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
re- + jøre + -ingsjobb
The word 'reingjøringsjobb' is a compound noun meaning 'cleaning job'. It is divided into five syllables: re-in-gjø-rings-jobb, with primary stress on the second syllable ('gjø'). The word is formed from a prefix ('re-'), a root ('jøre'), and a suffix ('-ingsjobb'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A task or employment involving cleaning.
Cleaning job
“Jeg har en reingjøringsjobb i morgen.”
“Hun søkte på en reingjøringsjobb.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gjø'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable of compound words, but longer compounds can have secondary stresses.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. in — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. gjø — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. rings — Closed syllable, contains a liquid consonant.. jobb — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The 'ng' cluster is a common exception to strict onset maximization.
- The 'j' sound can be subject to dialectal variations.
- The length of the vowel /øː/ can vary slightly depending on dialect.
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