tolltjenestemann
Syllables
toll-tje-ne-ste-mann
Pronunciation
/tɔlːˈt͡jɛnːəstəˌmɑnː/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
toll, tjeneste + mann
The word 'tolltjenestemann' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'customs officer'. It is divided into five syllables: toll-tje-ne-ste-mann. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound of three morphemes: 'toll', 'tjeneste', and 'mann'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A male customs officer.
Customs officer
“Tolltjenestemannen kontrollerte passene.”
“Hun møtte en tolltjenestemann på flyplassen.”
syn:Fortollingsmann
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tje'). The final syllable ('mann') receives a slight secondary stress due to its position at the end of the word.
Syllables
toll — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a single consonant. The 'll' is a geminate consonant, increasing syllable weight.. tje — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. The 'tj' is a single phoneme in Norwegian.. ne — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. The 'n' is followed by a geminate consonant in the next syllable.. ste — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster 'st'.. mann — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a geminate consonant 'nn'. This is the final syllable and receives slight emphasis.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being the most sonorous.
- Geminate consonants ('ll', 'nn') influence syllable weight but do not alter the division.
- The compound nature of the word affects stress patterns.
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