frelsesgjerning
The word 'frelsesgjerning' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: frel-ses-gjer-ning. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It consists of a prefix 'frels-', a root 'gjer-', and a suffix '-ning'.
Definitions
- 1
The act of salvation; a saving deed.
Act of salvation, saving work.
“Hans frelsesgjerning ble husket av alle.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*ses*). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often have stress on the second element.
Syllables
frel — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ses — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. gjer — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a long vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequence
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- Some regional dialects might exhibit slight variations in pronunciation.
- The 'r' can sometimes be syllabified differently, but is part of the onset here.
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