tjenesteskyldighet
Syllables
tje-nes-te-skyldig-het
Pronunciation
/ˈt͡jɛnːəstəˈskyldɪɡheɪt/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
tjeneste + skyldighet
The Norwegian word 'tjenesteskyldighet' is a compound noun meaning 'duty of service'. It is divided into five syllables: tje-nes-te-skyldig-het, with primary stress on 'skyldig'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, and the word is morphologically composed of the root 'tjeneste' and the suffix 'skyldighet'.
Definitions
- 1
The obligation to perform a service, typically military or public service.
Duty of service, obligation to serve
“Han unngikk tjenesteskyldighet på grunn av helseproblemer.”
“Tjenesteskyldighet er en viktig del av samfunnet.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skyldig'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
tje — Open syllable, onset cluster /t͡j/, vowel /ɛ/.. nes — Closed syllable, onset /n/, vowel /ɛ/, coda /s/.. te — Open syllable, onset /t/, vowel /ə/ (schwa).. skyldig — Stressed syllable, onset /s/, vowel /y/, coda /ldɪɡ/.. het — Open syllable, onset /h/, vowel /eɪ/, coda /t/
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a permissible cluster.
- The double consonant 't' in 'tjeneste' influences pronunciation and syllable weight.
- The 'j' sound is a palatal approximant /j/ and is treated as part of the onset.
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