fortjenstfullhet
Syllables
for-tjen-stful-lhet
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈt͡jɛnstfʊlːhɛt/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
for- + tjenst + -fullhet
The word 'fortjenstfullhet' is divided into four syllables: for-tjen-stful-lhet. It's a noun meaning 'meritworthiness' formed from the prefix 'for-', root 'tjenst', and suffixes '-full' and '-het'. Stress falls on the second syllable ('tjen'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being deserving of praise, reward, or recognition; meritworthiness.
Meritworthiness, deservingness, praiseworthiness
“Hun viste stor fortjenstfullhet i sitt arbeid.”
“Prisen ble gitt for fortjenstfullhet innen forskning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tjen'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but suffixes like '-het' often shift the stress back.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tjen — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. stful — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, long vowel.. lhet — Closed syllable, final syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'for-').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not typically left alone at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /fʊlː/ (closer to /fɔlː/) do not significantly affect syllable division.
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