tjenestemannslov
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
- 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 på tjenestemannslov.”
syn:statsansattelov
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tje'). The remaining syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
tje — Open syllable, stressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. ste — Open syllable, unstressed.. man — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ns — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lov — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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.
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