tjenesteudyktig
Syllables
tje-nes-te-u-dyk-tig
Pronunciation
/ˈt͡jɛnəstəˈʉdyktɪɡ/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
u- + tjeneste-dyktig + -ig
The Norwegian word 'tjenesteudyktig' is divided into six syllables: tje-nes-te-u-dyk-tig. It's a compound adjective meaning 'unfit for service,' with stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
Incapable of performing service; unfit for duty.
Unfit for service
“Han ble erklært tjenesteudyktig etter ulykken.”
“Soldaten var tjenesteudyktig på grunn av skaden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nes'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often stress the first element of the final constituent.
Syllables
tje — Open syllable, onset cluster.. nes — Closed syllable.. te — Open syllable.. u — Open syllable, short vowel.. dyk — Closed syllable.. tig — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- The 'u-' prefix is short and unstressed.
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