toldistriktssjef
Syllables
tol-dis-trikt-ssje-f
Pronunciation
/tɔlːdɪsˈtriktsʃeːf/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
toll, distrikt, sjef + ss
The word 'tolldistriktssjef' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: tol-dis-trikt-ssje-f. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('-trikt-'). It's composed of roots 'toll', 'distrikt', and 'sjef' linked by the morpheme 'ss'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
Chief of a customs district
Customs district chief
“Tolldistriktssjefen ga en pressemelding.”
syn:Tollsjef
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('-trikt-'), following the typical penultimate stress pattern in Norwegian.
Syllables
tol — Open syllable, root morpheme.. dis — Open syllable, root morpheme.. trikt — Closed syllable, root morpheme, stressed.. ssje — Open syllable, linking morpheme and root morpheme.. f — Closed syllable, root morpheme.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ss' morpheme is a relatively uncommon feature, but doesn't alter syllabification rules.
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