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kommunefunksjonær

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

6 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

kommunefunksjonær

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kom-mu-ne-funk-sjon-ær

Pronunciation

/kɔˈmʉːnəfʊŋksjœnær/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

kommune + funksjon + ær

The word 'kommunefunksjonær' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: kom-mu-ne-funk-sjon-ær. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('funk'). The word is composed of the root 'kommune', the root 'funksjon', and the suffix '-ær'. Syllable division follows vowel-initial separation and consonant cluster maintenance rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person employed by a municipality to perform specific duties.

    Municipal functionary, municipal officer

    Kommunefunksjonæren behandlet søknaden raskt.

    Hun er en erfaren kommunefunksjonær.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the 'funk' syllable (penultimate syllable). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns.

Syllables

6
kom/kɔm/
mu/mʉː/
ne/nə/
funk/fʊŋk/
sjon/sjøn/
ær/ær/

kom Open syllable, initial syllable.. mu Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ne Open syllable, unstressed.. funk Closed syllable, stressed.. sjon Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. ær Closed syllable, final syllable.

Vowel-Initial Syllables

Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.

Penultimate Stress

Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Nynorsk nouns.

  • Potential alternative division of 'funksjon' as 'funk-sjon', though 'funk-sjon' is more common.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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