sikringstjenesteste
Syllables
sik-ring-stje-nes-te-ste
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪkːɪrɪŋstjɛnːəstə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
sikring, tjeneste + s
The word 'sikringstjeneste' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: sik-ring-stje-nes-te-ste. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nes'). It consists of the roots 'sikring' and 'tjeneste' connected by the genitive linking marker 's'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
Security service; an organization providing security measures.
Security service
“Politiets sikringstjeneste etterforsker saken.”
“Hun jobber i en privat sikringstjeneste.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nes').
Syllables
sik — Closed syllable, long vowel.. ring — Closed syllable.. stje — Closed syllable.. nes — Closed syllable, stressed.. te — Open syllable.. ste — Open syllable.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Norwegian compound nouns.
- The 's' linking the two noun stems doesn't form a syllable on its own.
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