funksjonshemning
The word 'funksjonshemning' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'disability'. It is divided into four syllables: funks-jons-hem-ning, with primary stress on the first syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin and Old Norse origins. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
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Disability, impairment, functional limitation
Disability
“Funksjonshemning er ikke en hindring for å leve et fullt liv.”
“Regjeringen jobber for å bedre forholdene for personer med funksjonshemning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('funks'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
funks — Open syllable, stressed, onset cluster 'fŋk'. jons — Open syllable, onset 'ʃ', coda 'ns'. hem — Open syllable, onset 'h'. ning — Open syllable, onset 'n', coda 'ŋ'
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (initial consonant sounds).
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Sounds generally decrease in sonority from onset to coda.
- The 's' between 'funksjon' and 'hemning' is a linking morpheme and doesn't form a syllable on its own.
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