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samfunnsgagnlig

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

samfunnsgagnlig

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sam-funns-ga-gn-lig

Pronunciation

/ˈsɑmˌfʊnːsɡɑnːlɪɡ/

Stress

10001

Morphemes

sam- + funn- + -gagnlig

The word 'samfunnsgagnlig' is divided into five syllables: sam-funns-ga-gn-lig. Stress falls on 'funns'. The morphemic analysis reveals a prefix, root, and suffix of Old Norse origin. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Beneficial to society; socially useful.

    Socially beneficial, advantageous to the community.

    Dette er et samfunnsgagnlig prosjekt.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('funns').

Syllables

5
sam/sɑm/
funns/fʊnːs/
ga/ɡɑn/
gn/ɡn/
lig/lɪɡ/

sam Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. funns Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, long vowel due to doubled 'n'. ga Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. gn Syllable with nasal consonant cluster onset.. lig Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.

Maximize Onset

Consonant clusters are generally included in the syllable onset.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Long Vowel Rule

Doubled consonants indicate a long vowel, influencing syllable weight.

  • Potential dialectal variation in the pronunciation of 'g' as [ɣ].
  • Palatalization of 'n' before 's' in some dialects.
  • The 'gn' consonant cluster is permissible as a syllable onset.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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