takknemlighetsgjeld
Syllables
tak-kne-mli-ghets-gjeld
Pronunciation
/tɑkːnɛmliɣɛtsɡjɛld/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
gjeld + takknemlighets-
The word 'takknemlighetsgjeld' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'debt of gratitude'. It is divided into five syllables: tak-kne-mli-ghets-gjeld, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a compound word built from morphemes relating to gratitude and debt, following typical Norwegian syllabification rules based on vowel peaks and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A feeling of obligation to repay a kindness or favor.
Debt of gratitude
“Han følte en stor takknemlighetsgjeld til legen.”
“Jeg vil alltid ha en takknemlighetsgjeld til mine foreldre.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tak-'). A secondary, weaker stress is present on 'lig-'. Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word or compound.
Syllables
tak — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. kne — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. mli — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. ghets — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. gjeld — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the syllable's nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The 'gj' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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