arbeidersamfunn
Syllables
ar-bei-der-sam-funn
Pronunciation
/ˈɑrˌbeɪ̯dərˌsɑmːfʉnː/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
sam + arbeid-funn + -er-n
The Norwegian word 'arbeidersamfunn' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ar-bei-der-sam-funn. Stress falls on the second syllable. The syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels, typical of Norwegian phonology. The word is morphologically complex, built from roots, prefixes, and suffixes with Old Norse and Germanic origins.
Definitions
- 1
A society or community of workers.
Workers' society, community of workers
“Han er aktiv i arbeidersamfunnet.”
“Arbeidersamfunnet kjempet for bedre rettigheter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bei'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root in compound words.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bei — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. der — Open syllable.. sam — Open syllable, long vowel.. funn — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel sound.
- Geminate consonants (like 'nn' in 'funn') are common and do not affect syllable division.
- Consonant clusters like 'rbei' are permissible and do not pose a syllabification challenge.
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