Words with Suffix “-medisin” in Norwegian

The Norwegian word 'samfunnsmedisin' is a compound noun meaning 'social medicine'. It is syllabified as sam-funns-me-di-sin, with primary stress on the second syllable ('funns'). The word is composed of the prefix 'sam-', the root 'funn', and the root 'medisin'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.

The Norwegian word 'vidundermedisin' (wonder drug) is divided into six syllables: vi-dun-der-me-di-sin. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dun'). The word is a compound of 'vidunder' (wonder) and 'medisin' (medicine). Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.