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samfunnsgagnlighet

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

5 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

samfunnsgagnlighet

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sam-funns-ga-gnlig-het

Pronunciation

/sɑmˈfʊnːsɡɑnːlɪɡheɪt/

Stress

01011

Morphemes

sam- + funn- + -s-gagn-lig-het

The word 'samfunnsgagnlighet' is a complex Nynorsk noun meaning 'social usefulness'. It is divided into five syllables: sam-funns-ga-gnlig-het, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('gnlig'). The word's structure reflects its morphemic composition, combining prefixes, roots, and suffixes of Old Norse origin. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The quality or state of being socially useful or beneficial to the public.

    Social usefulness, public benefit

    Samfunnsgagnlighet er viktig for alle.

    Prosjektet ble vurdert ut fra sin samfunnsgagnlighet.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gnlig'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.

Syllables

5
sam/sɑm/
funns/fʊnːs/
ga/ɡɑ/
gnlig/ɡnːlɪɡ/
het/heɪt/

sam Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel /ɑ/.. funns Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /fʊn/, vowel /n/, coda consonant /s/. Geminate consonant /nː/ increases syllable weight.. ga Open syllable, onset consonant /ɡ/, vowel /ɑ/.. gnlig Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /ɡn/, vowel /ɪ/, coda consonant /ɡ/. Geminate consonant /nː/ increases syllable weight.. het Closed syllable, onset consonant /h/, diphthong /eɪ/, coda consonant /t/.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'funns', 'gnlig').

Vowel Sequences

Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables if they create distinct vowel sounds (not applicable in this word).

Syllable Weight

Geminate consonants (double consonants) increase syllable weight and influence stress placement.

  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of /g/ (can be /ɣ/ or /g/).
  • The geminate consonants /nː/ affect syllable weight and rhythm.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025
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