rengjøringsjobb
The word 'rengjøringsjobb' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: ren-gjø-rings-jobb. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rings'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and penultimate stress. The word consists of the morphemes 'rengjørings-' (cleaning) and '-jobb' (job).
Definitions
- 1
A job involving cleaning.
Cleaning job
“Jeg har en rengjøringsjobb i morgen.”
“Hun søkte på en rengjøringsjobb.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rings'). Norwegian generally exhibits penultimate stress in words of this length and structure.
Syllables
ren — Open syllable, onset consonant.. gjø — Closed syllable, complex onset.. rings — Closed syllable, stressed.. jobb — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Vowel-initial Syllables
Syllables beginning with vowels are naturally separated.
- The 'gj' cluster is a common feature of Norwegian phonology.
- The length of the vowels influences the perceived weight of the syllables.
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