fortjenstmedalje
Syllables
for-tjenst-me-dal-je
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈt͡jɛnstmɛdaʎɛ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
fortjenst + medalje
The word 'fortjenstmedalje' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: for-tjenst-me-dal-je. Stress falls on 'tjenst'. It's composed of the root 'fortjenst' (merit) and the borrowed noun 'medalje' (medal). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
A medal awarded for meritorious service or achievement.
Medal of Merit
“Han ble tildelt fortjenstmedaljen for sitt lange arbeid.”
“Fortjenstmedaljen er en høy anerkjennelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'tjenst'. Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable of a compound noun, but the 'fortjenst' unit shifts the stress.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tjenst — Stressed syllable, closed syllable with consonant cluster.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. dal — Open syllable, unstressed.. je — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often divided between the constituent morphemes.
- The 'j' sound following the 't' in 'fortjenst' can sometimes lead to slight variations in pronunciation.
- Regional dialects might exhibit differences in vowel quality or consonant elision.
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