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feriegodtgjøring

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

feriegodtgjøring

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

fe-rie-god-tgjø-ring

Pronunciation

/fɛˈriːɡʊd̪tjøːrɪŋ/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

ferie- + godtgjøre- + -ing

The word 'feriegodtgjøring' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'holiday pay'. It is divided into five syllables: fe-rie-god-tgjø-ring, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'ferie-', the root 'godtgjøre-', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Compensation paid to employees for accrued holiday leave.

    Holiday pay

    “Jeg fikk utbetalt feriegodtgjøring i juni.”

    “Feriegodtgjøringen beregnes av arbeidsgiver.”

    syn:feriepenger

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rie'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root.

Syllables

5
fe/fɛ/
rie/riː/
god/ɡʊd̪/
tgjø/tjøː/
ring/rɪŋ/

fe — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. rie — Open syllable, stressed syllable, long vowel.. god — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tgjø — Open syllable, complex onset, long vowel.. ring — Closed syllable, final syllable, common suffix.

Word Parts

pre

ferie-

From Danish 'ferie', ultimately from Latin 'fēria' (holy day, festival). Denotes 'holiday'.

root

godtgjøre-

From Old Norse 'goðtgera', meaning 'to compensate'. Root of the verb 'godtgjøre'.

suf

-ing

Deverbal noun suffix, indicating the action or result of the verb. Common in Scandinavian languages.

Similar Words

ar­beids­for­holdpen­sjons­ord­ninglønns­til­skudd

Onset Maximization

Norwegian syllable division attempts to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

The rules avoid leaving single consonants as the sole element of a syllable.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable must contain a vowel (or a vowel-like sound).

  • The pronunciation of /d/ in the '-dtg-' cluster can be variable, potentially affecting the perceived syllable boundary.
  • Regional dialects may influence the pronunciation and syllabification.
  • The complex consonant cluster '-dtg-' is relatively uncommon and requires careful articulation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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