religionssamfunn
Syllables
re-li-gions-sam-funn
Pronunciation
/rɛ.lɪˈɡjɔːns.sam.fʊnː/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
re- + funn + -s-
The word 'religionssamfunn' is divided into five syllables: re-li-gions-sam-funn. Stress falls on the second syllable ('li-'). The word is a compound noun with Latin and Old Norse roots. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A religious community or denomination.
Religious community
“Det finnes mange ulike religionssamfunn i Noreg.”
“Han er medlem av et kristent religionssamfunn.”
syn:trosamfunn
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('li-'). This is typical for Nynorsk compounds, with stress on the first syllable of the second element.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. li — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. gions — Closed syllable, containing the 'sj' cluster.. sam — Open syllable, part of the compound.. funn — Closed syllable, final syllable of the compound.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before the first vowel in a sequence.
- The 'sj' cluster is a common feature and doesn't pose a unique syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllable division.
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