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alkoholistomsorg

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

6 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

alkoholistomsorg

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

al-ko-ho-lis-to-msorg

Pronunciation

/ˈal.kɔ.hɔ.lɪst.ɔm.sɔrɡ/

Stress

100000

Morphemes

alkoho- + list- + omsorg

The word 'alkoholistomsorg' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'alcoholic care'. It is syllabified as al-ko-ho-lis-to-msorg, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is morphologically composed of a Greek-derived prefix, root, and an Old Norse-derived suffix. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle and sonority sequencing.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Care or support provided to individuals struggling with alcoholism.

    Alcoholic care, care for alcoholics

    Ho arbeider i alkoholistomsorg.

    Kommunen har investert i betre alkoholistomsorg.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('al'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable in compound nouns.

Syllables

6
al/al/
ko/kɔ/
ho/hɔ/
lis/lɪs/
to/tɔ/
msorg/m.sɔrɡ/

al Open syllable, stressed.. ko Open syllable, unstressed.. ho Open syllable, unstressed.. lis Closed syllable, unstressed.. to Open syllable, unstressed.. msorg Closed syllable, unstressed.

Onset-Rime Principle

Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to be syllable nuclei.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.

  • Vowel pronunciation variations (/ɔ/ vs. /u/) depending on dialect.
  • Retroflex 'r' pronunciation in Eastern Norwegian dialects.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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