tjenestemannslag
Syllables
tje-ne-ste-mann-slag
Pronunciation
/ˈt͡jæ̂ːnəstəˌmɑnːslɑɡ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
tjeneste, mann + slag
The Norwegian word 'tjenestemannslag' (civil servant class) is divided into five syllables: tje-ne-ste-mann-slag. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'tjeneste' (service), 'mann' (man), and 'slag' (group). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
A group or class of civil servants; a category of government employees.
Civil servant class/group
“Representanter fra tjenestemannslagene deltok på møtet.”
“Lønnsforhandlingene omfattet alle tjenestemannslag.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tje'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
tje — Open syllable, stressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. ste — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mann — Closed syllable, unstressed.. slag — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally split according to sonority hierarchy, but often remain within the onset if possible.
- The word is a compound noun, and the syllabification reflects this. Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality, but not the core syllable division.
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