kjempefortjeneste
Syllables
kjem-pe-for-tje-nes-te
Pronunciation
/ˈçɛm.pə.fɔr.t͡ʃɛn.əstə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
kjempe + fortjeneste
The word 'kjempefortjeneste' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: kjem-pe-for-tje-nes-te. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word consists of the prefix 'kjempe-' (huge) and the root 'fortjeneste' (profit). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and consonant-vowel separation.
Definitions
- 1
A very large profit; a substantial gain.
Huge profit
“Selskapet rapporterte en kjempefortjeneste i år.”
“Han gjorde en kjempefortjeneste på salget av aksjene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tje'). Norwegian compound words often stress the second element.
Syllables
kjem — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pe — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. for — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. tje — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. nes — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. te — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided between consonants and vowels.
- The 'kj' and 'tj' digraphs require specific pronunciation rules.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables can occur in some dialects.
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