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tjenestemannslov

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

tjenestemannslov

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

tje-ne-ste-man-ns-lov

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡jɛnəstəˌmɑnslɔv/

Stress

100000

Morphemes

tjeneste, lov + manns

The word 'tjenestemannslov' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'Civil Service Law'. It is syllabified as tje-ne-ste-man-ns-lov, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel centering, common in Norwegian phonology. It is morphologically composed of 'tjeneste' (service), 'manns' (connecting element), and 'lov' (law).

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Law governing the rights and duties of civil servants.

    Civil Service Law

    Endringer i tjenestemannsloven trådte i kraft i går.

    Hun er jurist og spesialiserer seg tjenestemannslov.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tje'). The remaining syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.

Syllables

6
tje/t͡jɛ/
ne/nə/
ste/stə/
man/mɑn/
ns/ns/
lov/lɔv/

tje Open syllable, stressed.. ne Open syllable, unstressed.. ste Open syllable, unstressed.. man Closed syllable, unstressed.. ns Closed syllable, unstressed.. lov Open syllable, unstressed.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel Centering

Syllables are built around vowels, with each syllable typically containing one vowel sound.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.

  • The word is a compound noun, which influences stress placement. Regional variations in pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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