funksjonsperiode
Syllables
funks-jons-pe-ri-o-de
Pronunciation
/ˈfʊŋkʃɔnsˌpæːɾiˌuːdə/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
funksjon + periode
The word 'funksjonsperiode' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: funks-jons-pe-ri-o-de. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable. The word is derived from Latin and Greek roots.
Definitions
- 1
A period during which someone holds a particular function or office.
Term of office
“Han fullførte sin funksjonsperiode som ordfører.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('funks'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
funks — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'f' and 's', primary stress.. jons — Closed syllable, onset 'j' and 's'. pe — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ri — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. o — Open syllable, single vowel nucleus.. de — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.
Word Parts
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables are classified based on whether they end in a vowel (open) or consonant (closed).
- The 'j' in 'jons' could potentially be analyzed as initiating a syllable on its own, but maximizing the onset is preferred.
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