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arbeidsfortjeneste

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “arbeidsfortjeneste” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
6syllables

arbeidsfortjeneste

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ar-beids-for-tje-nes-te

Pronunciation

/ˈɑrˌbæɪ̯dsfɔrˈt͡ʃæːnəstə/

Stress

101001

Morphemes

arbeids- + fortje- + -neste

The word 'arbeidsfortjeneste' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: ar-beids-for-tje-nes-te. The primary stress falls on 'tje'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'arbeids-', the root 'fortje-', and the suffix '-neste', denoting work earnings.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Compensation for work done; earnings.

    Work earnings, remuneration, wages.

    “Han fikk sin arbeidsfortjeneste utbetalt.”

    “Arbeidsfortjenesten var lav i den perioden.”

    syn:løninntekt
    ant:utgiftertap

Stress pattern

Primary stress on the third syllable ('tje'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('ar').

Syllables

6
ar/ɑr/
beids/bæɪ̯ds/
for/fɔr/
tje/t͡ʃæː/
nes/nə/
te/stə/

ar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. beids — Closed syllable, contains 'ds' cluster.. for — Open syllable.. tje — Closed, stressed syllable.. nes — Closed syllable.. te — Closed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

arbeids-

From 'arbeid' (work), adjectival modifier.

root

fortje-

From 'fortjene' (to deserve), verbal root.

suf

-neste

Germanic origin, nominalizing suffix.

Similar Words

ar­beids­løy­singfɔr­tje­nes­te­med­lemar­beids­ta­kar

Onset Rule

Syllables begin with consonants.

Nucleus Rule

Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.

Coda Rule

Syllables can end with consonants.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.

  • The 'ds' cluster in 'arbeids' is a common feature in Nynorsk.
  • The stress pattern is typical for compound nouns in Nynorsk.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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