fagorganisasjon
The word 'fagorganisasjon' is divided into six syllables based on Norwegian syllabic structure rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun with a root meaning 'trade' and a suffix denoting 'organization'.
Definitions
- 1
A trade union; an organization representing workers in a specific trade or profession.
Trade union
“Han er medlem av fagorganisasjonen.”
“Fagorganisasjonen forhandlet frem en bedre lønn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sa'). Norwegian generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
fag — Open syllable, simple onset-rhyme structure.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. rga — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ni — Open syllable, simple onset-rhyme structure.. sa — Open syllable, simple onset-rhyme structure.. sjon — Closed syllable, palatalized sibilant onset.
Word Parts
Onset-Rhyme Structure
Syllables are formed based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rhyme (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
A single vowel can constitute a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Onsets
Norwegian allows certain consonant clusters as onsets.
- Potential simplification of 'rg' cluster in some dialects. 'sj' cluster is a common onset.
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