alkoholistomsorg
Syllables
al-ko-ho-li-st-om-sorg
Pronunciation
/al.kɔ.hɔ.lɪs.tɔm.sɔrɡ/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
alkoho- + -list- + -omsorg
The word 'alkoholistomsorg' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: al-ko-ho-li-st-om-sorg. Stress falls on the first syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. It consists of a Greek-derived prefix, root, and Old Norse-derived suffix, all relating to care for those suffering from alcoholism.
Definitions
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Care or support services for individuals struggling with alcoholism.
Alcoholic care, care for alcoholics
“Hun jobber i alkoholistomsorg.”
“Alkoholistomsorg er viktig for å hjelpe folk tilbake til et normalt liv.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('al-'), following the general Norwegian stress pattern for compound words.
Syllables
al — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ko — Open syllable.. ho — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. st — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. om — Closed syllable.. sorg — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable to maximize the onset.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, and syllable division follows the rules for compound words in Norwegian.
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