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forretningssans

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4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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forretningssans

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-ret-nings-sans

Pronunciation

/fɔˈrɛtnɪŋsˌsɑns/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

for- + ret + nings

The word 'forretningssans' is divided into four syllables: for-ret-nings-sans. Stress falls on 'ret'. The division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and preferring open syllables. It's a compound noun with a prefix, root, and suffix, borrowed from various sources (Old Norse, Danish/German, French).

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Business acumen, business sense, a natural talent for business.

    Business sense

    “Han har god forretningssans.”

    “Hennes forretningssans er imponerende.”

    syn:nærsynthetdyktighet
    ant:uforståelighetudugelighet

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the 'ret' syllable (second syllable).

Syllables

4
for/fɔr/
ret/rɛt/
nings/nɪŋs/
sans/sɑns/

for — Open syllable, vowel-final.. ret — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. nings — Closed syllable, 'ng' cluster in the coda.. sans — Closed syllable, 'ns' cluster in the coda.

Word Parts

pre

for-

From Danish/German, meaning 'for, concerning'.

root

ret

From Old Norse 'rett', meaning 'right, correct'.

suf

nings

Genitive suffix, from Old Norse '-ingr', indicating relation.

Similar Words

ven­nskapar­bei­ds­livut­dan­ning

Maximize Onsets

Syllables are divided to create the largest possible consonant clusters in the onset position.

Open Syllables Preferred

Norwegian favors syllables ending in vowels (open syllables).

  • Norwegian allows complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes present ambiguity, but the division here follows established principles.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/16/2025

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