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fortjenestefull

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5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

fortjenestefull

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-tje-nes-te-full

Pronunciation

/fɔrˈt͡jɛnəstəfʊlː/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

for- + tjeneste- + -full

The Norwegian adjective 'fortjenestefull' (deserving) is divided into five syllables: for-tje-nes-te-full, with stress on the second syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and suffix, and syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Deserving, meritorious, worthy.

    Deserving, meritorious, worthy.

    “En fortjenestefull innsats”

    “Han er en fortjenestefull mann”

    syn:verdigprisverdigfortjent
    ant:uverdig

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tje'). This is typical for Norwegian adjectives of this length.

Syllables

5
for/fɔr/
tje/t͡jɛ/
nes/nɛs/
te/tə/
full/fʊlː/

for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tje — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel. Stressed syllable.. nes — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. te — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. full — Closed syllable, vowel followed by geminate consonant.

Word Parts

pre

for-

Old Norse *fǫr-*, meaning 'for, in favor of'. Functions as a prepositional prefix.

root

tjeneste-

Old Norse *þjónusta*, meaning 'service, duty'. Core of the word.

suf

-full

Old Norse *fullr*, meaning 'full of'. Transforms the root into an adjective.

Similar Words

van­skel­igin­te­res­santu­for­stå­e­lig

Maximizing Onsets

Syllables are divided to include as many initial consonants as possible.

Vowel as Syllable Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

  • Geminate consonant /lː/ does not create a separate syllable.
  • Norwegian allows for relatively long syllables.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/16/2025

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