gjerningskristendom
Syllables
gjer-nings-kris-ten-dom
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛːrnɪŋsˌkɾɪstənˌdɔm/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
gjernings- + -dom
The word 'gjerningskristendom' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: gjer-nings-kris-ten-dom. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ten'). It's formed from the roots 'gjernings-' and 'kristen-' with the suffix '-dom', denoting a theological concept related to works-righteousness.
Definitions
- 1
The doctrine or practice of salvation through good works; a focus on deeds as evidence of faith.
Works-righteousness, legalism
“Han kritiserte gjerningskristendom.”
“Gjerningskristendom kan føre til hykleri.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ten'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
gjer — Open syllable, onset cluster 'gj', vowel peak 'ɛːr'. nings — Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel peak 'ɪ', coda 'ŋs'. kris — Closed syllable, onset 'kr', vowel peak 'ɪ', coda 's'. ten — Open syllable, onset 't', vowel peak 'ɛn', stressed syllable. dom — Closed syllable, onset 'd', vowel peak 'ɔm'
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