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samfunnsskadelig

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

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
4syllables

samfunnskadelig

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sam-funn-skade-lig

Pronunciation

/ˈsɑmˌfʊnːskɑdəlɪɡ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

sam + funn + skade-lig

The word 'samfunnsskadelig' is divided into four syllables: sam-funn-skade-lig. It's a compound adjective formed from the morphemes 'sam-', 'funn-', 'skade-', and '-lig'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('funn'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Causing harm to society; socially harmful.

    Socially harmful, detrimental to society.

    Alkoholmisbruk er eit samfunnsskadelig problem.

    Ho vart dømd for samfunnsskadelig verksemd.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('funn'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound words, where stress often falls on the second element.

Syllables

4
sam/sɑm/
funn/fʊnː/
skade/ˈskɑdə/
lig/lɪɡ/

sam Open syllable, unstressed.. funn Closed syllable, primary stressed.. skade Closed syllable, unstressed.. lig Closed syllable, unstressed.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters like 'sk' are kept together in the onset of the syllable.

Vowel-Centric Syllabification

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are divided based on the boundaries of their constituent morphemes.

  • The geminate consonant 'nn' in 'funn' is phonemically significant and affects pronunciation.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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