anerkjennelsesverdig
Syllables
a-ner-kjenn-elses-ver-dig
Pronunciation
/anɛrkjɛnːɛlsɛsˈvɛrdɪɡ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
aner- + kjenn- + elsesverdig
The word 'anerkjennelsesverdig' is divided into six syllables: a-ner-kjenn-elses-ver-dig. The primary stress falls on 'kjenn-'. It's a complex adjective formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, with a syllable structure typical of Norwegian, prioritizing onsets and avoiding syllable-final consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Worthy of recognition, commendable, praiseworthy.
Worthy of recognition
“Hans innsats var virkelig anerkjennelsesverdig.”
“Hun viste et anerkjennelsesverdig mot.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kjenn-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but the length and complexity of the prefix and root shift the stress.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ner — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kjenn — Closed syllable, stressed.. elses — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ver — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dig — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonants
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonants unless they are part of a larger cluster.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
- The long vowel /ɛː/ in 'kjenn-' influences the stress pattern.
- The genitive -s can sometimes be considered part of the preceding syllable, but is treated separately here.
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