ekstrafortjeneste
Syllables
ek-stra-for-tje-nes-te
Pronunciation
/ˈɛkstɾaˌfɔʈjənəstə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
ekstra + fortjen + este
The word 'ekstrafortjeneste' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'extra earnings'. It is divided into six syllables: ek-stra-for-tje-nes-te, with primary stress on the second syllable. The syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, typical of Norwegian phonology. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'ekstra-', the root 'fortjen-', and the suffix '-este'.
Definitions
- 1
Additional earnings; income earned on top of a regular salary.
Extra earnings
“Han hadde en betydelig ekstrafortjeneste i år.”
“Læreren tjente litt ekstrafortjeneste ved å gi privatundervisning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, initial consonant.. stra — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, initial consonant.. tje — Open syllable, palatalization of 'tj'. nes — Closed syllable, final consonant.. te — Open syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoiding leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The 'tj' sound is a palatalized consonant, treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The stress pattern is typical for compound nouns.
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