alkoholistomsorg
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
- 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
al — Open syllable, stressed.. ko — Open syllable, unstressed.. ho — Open syllable, unstressed.. lis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. msorg — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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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.
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