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rettferdighetskjensle

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6 syllables
21 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

rettferdighetskjensle

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

rett-fer-dig-hets-kjens-le

Pronunciation

/rɛtːfɛrˈdiːɡhetsˌçjɛnslə/

Stress

011010

Morphemes

rett + ferdig + hetskjensle

The word 'rettferdighetskjensle' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'sense of justice'. It is divided into six syllables: rett-fer-dig-hets-kjens-le, with primary stress on 'fer'. The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A feeling or sense of what is right and fair; a sense of justice.

    Sense of justice

    “Hun har en sterk rettferdighetskjensle.”

    “Hans handlinger var motivert av rettferdighetskjensle.”

    syn:rettferdighetmoralsk kompass
    ant:urettferdighetlikegyldighet

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fer'). The first syllable ('rett') has some stress, but it's less prominent. The remaining syllables are largely unstressed.

Syllables

6
rett/rɛtː/
fer/fɛr/
dig/diːɡ/
hets/hets/
kjens/çjɛns/
le/slə/

rett — Closed syllable, stressed (though less prominent than later syllables). Contains a geminate consonant.. fer — Open syllable, receives primary stress.. dig — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. hets — Closed syllable, relatively unstressed.. kjens — Closed syllable, contains the 'kj' digraph.. le — Open syllable, unstressed, final syllable.

Word Parts

pre

rett

Old Norse *rettr* meaning 'right, just'. Adjective-forming prefix.

root

ferdig

Old Norse *ferdigr* meaning 'ready, complete'. Contributes to the concept of preparedness.

suf

hetskjensle

Combination of *-het* (abstract noun suffix) and *-kjensle* (feeling/sense suffix). Forms a noun denoting a quality or sensation.

Similar Words

ven­nskapar­beids­livsam­funns­an­svar

Onset Maximization

Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllable structure generally follows the sonority sequencing principle.

  • The 'kj' digraph is treated as a single phoneme.
  • The geminate consonant 'tt' in 'rett' affects syllable weight.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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