statstjenestemann
Syllables
stat-stje-nes-te-mann
Pronunciation
/ˈstɑːtstjɛnəstəˌmɑnː/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
stat + tjeneste + mann
The word 'statstjenestemann' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: stat-stje-nes-te-mann. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements, typical of Norwegian phonology. The word consists of the prefix 'stat', root 'tjeneste', and suffix 'mann'.
Definitions
- 1
A civil servant employed by the state.
State civil servant
“Han er en erfaren statstjenestemann.”
“Statstjenestemennene jobber for å forbedre samfunnet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('stat'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
stat — Open syllable, stressed.. stje — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. mann — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable to maximize the onset.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable contains a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
- The 'stj' cluster is a common onset and is always kept together.
- The double 'n' at the end of 'mann' affects pronunciation but not syllabification.
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