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kommunearbeider

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

6 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

kommunearbeider

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kom-mu-ne-ar-bei-der

Pronunciation

/kɔmˈmʉːnəˌɑːrˌbæɪ̯dər/

Stress

010010

Morphemes

kommun- + bei- + ar-der

The word 'kommunearbeider' is a compound noun divided into six syllables (kom-mu-ne-ar-bei-der). Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows CV and VC patterns, with the 'r' sound consistently closing syllables. Morphemic analysis reveals Latin and Old Norse origins.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person employed by a municipality or commune.

    Commune worker, municipal worker

    “Kommunearbeiderne streiket for bedre lønn.”

    syn:kommunalt ansatt

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable (mu). Norwegian compounds typically stress the first syllable of the root word.

Syllables

6
kom/kɔm/
mu/mʉː/
ne/nə/
ar/ɑːr/
bei/bæɪ̯/
der/dər/

kom — Open syllable, CV structure.. mu — Open syllable, CV structure.. ne — Open syllable, CV structure.. ar — Closed syllable, VC structure. Rhotic 'r' closes the syllable.. bei — Open syllable, CV structure. Contains a diphthong.. der — Closed syllable, VC structure. Rhotic 'r' closes the syllable.

Word Parts

pre

kommun-

From 'kommune' (commune), Latin origin 'communis' (common). Relates to a municipality.

root

bei-

From 'beide' (to work), Old Norse origin.

suf

ar-der

'-ar-' is a genitive/plural marker, Old Norse origin. '-der' is an agent suffix, German influence.

Similar Words

ar­bei­ds­løssam­ar­bei­dhjem­me­ar­bei­d

Consonant-Vowel (CV)

Syllables are formed around a vowel, with preceding consonants belonging to the same syllable.

Vowel-Consonant (VC)

Consonants following a vowel close the syllable.

  • The retroflexion of the 'r' sound can vary regionally.
  • Vowel qualities can differ between dialects, but do not affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/14/2025

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