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funksjonærforbund

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

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

funksjonærforbund

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

funks-jon-ær-for-bund

Pronunciation

/fʊnksjœˈnærˌfɔrbʊn/

Stress

00100

Morphemes

for + funksjon + -ærforbund

The word 'funksjonærforbund' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: funks-jon-ær-for-bund. The primary stress falls on the 'nær' syllable. The division follows onset maximization, vowel peak principles, and the structure of compound words. It consists of the root 'funksjon', the suffix '-ær', the prefix 'for', and the suffix '-bund'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    An association or union of salaried employees or white-collar workers.

    Salaried Employees' Association/Union

    “Funksjonærforbundet forhandlet frem en ny lønnsavtale.”

    syn:Tjenestemannsforening
    ant:Arbeiderforening

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nær'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.

Syllables

5
funks/fʊnks/
jon/sjɔn/
ær/nær/
for/fɔr/
bund/bʊn/

funks — Closed syllable, onset cluster /f/, nucleus /ʊ/, coda /ks/. jon — Closed syllable, onset /ʃ/, nucleus /ɔ/, coda /n/. ær — Open syllable, onset /n/, nucleus /æ/. for — Open syllable, onset /f/, nucleus /ɔ/. bund — Closed syllable, onset /b/, nucleus /ʊ/, coda /n/

Word Parts

pre

for

Old Norse origin, meaning 'for' or 'in favor of'

root

funksjon

From Latin 'functio' via Danish/Norwegian, meaning 'function'

suf

-ærforbund

Combination of '-ær' (agent noun suffix) and '-bund' (association suffix)

Similar Words

funks­jonfor­bundor­ga­ni­sa­sjon

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters like 'ks' are maintained within a syllable.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable contains a vowel.

Compound Word Syllabification

Division occurs between morphemes in compound words.

  • Palatalization of /n/ before /j/ does not affect syllable division.
  • The compound structure is the primary factor influencing the division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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