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rettferdiggjøre

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

rettferdiggjøre

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

rett-fer-dig-gjø-re

Pronunciation

/rɛtˈfɛrdɪɡjøːrə/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

rett + ferd + re

The word 'rettferdiggjøre' is a complex Norwegian verb meaning 'to justify'. It is divided into five syllables: rett-fer-dig-gjø-re, with primary stress on 'fer'. The word's structure reflects Old Norse origins and common Norwegian morphological patterns, including prefixes, suffixes, and consonant clusters.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To justify, to make righteous, to vindicate.

    To justify

    “Han forsøkte å rettferdiggjøre sine handlinger.”

    “Det er vanskelig å rettferdiggjøre krigen.”

    syn:forsvareunnskylde
    ant:fordømme

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fer'). Norwegian verbs typically have stress on the root syllable.

Syllables

5
rett/rɛt/
fer/fɛr/
dig/dɪɡ/
gjø/jøː/
re/rə/

rett — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. fer — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. dig — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. gjø — Open syllable, long vowel, 'gj' cluster.. re — Open syllable, reduced vowel.

Word Parts

pre

rett

Old Norse 'rettr' - meaning 'right, just'. Adjectival prefix.

root

ferd

Old Norse 'ferð' - meaning 'journey, progress'. Forms the base of the concept.

suf

re

Infinitive marker.

Similar Words

for­stå­el­segjen­nom­fø­reut­for­dring

Onset Maximization

Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'rett-' and 'gj-'.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).

  • The 'gj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
  • The 'gg' cluster is pronounced as a geminate consonant.
  • No significant regional variations in syllabification are known for this word.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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