tjenstskyldighet
Syllables
tjenst-skyld-ighet
Pronunciation
/ˈt͡jɛnːstˌskyldɪˌheːt/
Stress
100
Morphemes
tjenst, skyld + ighet
The word 'tjenstskyldighet' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'duty of service'. It is divided into three syllables: tjenst-skyld-ighet, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of roots and a derivational suffix. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centricity.
Definitions
- 1
The duty or obligation to perform service, often military service.
Duty of service
“Han unngikk tjenstskyldighet på grunn av helseproblemer.”
“Tjenstskyldighet er en viktig del av nasjonens forsvar.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tjenst').
Syllables
tjenst — Open syllable, stressed, contains a long vowel.. skyld — Closed syllable, unstressed, contains a short vowel.. ighet — Closed syllable, unstressed, contains a diphthong.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centricity
Syllables are generally built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep them within the same syllable if possible.
- Potential alternative division of 'skyld' as 'sk-yld', vowel length variation in 'skyld' regionally.
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