krigsfortjeneste
Syllables
kri-gs-for-tje-nes-te
Pronunciation
/ˈkriːɡsfɔrtjɛnəstə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
krigs- + fortjen- + -este
The word 'krigsfortjeneste' is divided into six syllables: kri-gs-for-tje-nes-te. Stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Merit or service in war; a decoration or award for wartime service.
War merit, war service, wartime distinction.
“Han ble tildelt en medalje for sin krigsfortjeneste.”
“Krigsfortjeneste er viktig å anerkjenne.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
kri — Open syllable, vowel-final.. gs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. for — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. tje — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. nes — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. te — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to morphemic boundaries.
Vowel-Consonant Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel-consonant combinations where possible.
- The 'gs' cluster is a potential point of dialectal variation, but is standard in written Nynorsk.
- Vowel qualities are relatively stable, with no significant diphthongization or reduction expected.
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