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funksjonshemming

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

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

funk sjonshemming

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

fun-k sjons-hem-ming

Pronunciation

/ˈfʊŋkʃɔnsˌhɛmːɪŋ/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

funksjon, hemming + -s-

The word 'funksjonshemming' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'disability'. It is divided into four syllables: fun-k sjons-hem-ming, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is composed of the roots 'funksjon' and 'hemming' connected by a linking vowel. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Disability, impairment, functional limitation.

    Disability

    Hun har en funksjonshemming som gjør det vanskelig å gå.

    Vi jobbe for å fjerne barrierer for personer med funksjonshemming.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fun').

Syllables

4
fun/fʊn/
k sjons/kʃɔns/
hem/hɛm/
ming/mɪŋ/

fun Open syllable, initial syllable, carries primary stress.. k sjons Closed syllable, contains the 'sj' digraph pronounced as /ʃ/.. hem Open syllable, contains a geminate consonant in the following syllable.. ming Closed syllable, final syllable, contains a geminate consonant.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Open Syllable Preference

Norwegian favors syllables ending in a vowel.

Consonant Cluster Avoidance

Consonant clusters are not broken unless complex.

Compound Word Stress

Stress often falls on the first element of a compound word.

  • The 'sj' digraph is pronounced as /ʃ/.
  • The double 'm' at the end of 'hemming' indicates a geminate consonant.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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