krigsfortjeneste
Syllables
krigs-for-tje-nes-te
Pronunciation
/ˈkɾɪɡsfɔʈˈjæːnəstə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
krigs- + fortjen- + -este
The word 'krigsfortjeneste' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: krigs-for-tje-nes-te. Stress falls on the second syllable. It consists of the prefix 'krigs-', the root 'fortjen-', and the suffix '-este'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel centering rules.
Definitions
- 1
War merit, service rendered during wartime, a decoration or recognition for wartime service.
War merit/service
“Han mottok en medalje for sin krigsfortjeneste.”
“Krigsfortjeneste ble vurdert av komiteen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tje'). Norwegian compound words often stress the second element.
Syllables
krigs — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. tje — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a consonant.. nes — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant.. te — Open, unstressed syllable, containing a schwa and a consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Stress
The second element of a compound word often receives the primary stress.
- The 'tj' digraph is treated as a single phoneme /tʃ/.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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