kommunefunksjonær
Syllables
kom-mu-ne-funk-sjon-ær
Pronunciation
/kɔmˈmʉːnəfʊŋkʃɔnær/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
kommun + funksjon + ær
The Norwegian word 'kommunefunksjonær' is a compound noun meaning 'municipal functionary'. It is syllabified as kom-mu-ne-funk-sjon-ær, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'kommun-', the root 'funksjon-', and the suffix '-ær'. Syllable division follows vowel peak, onset maximization, and coda restriction rules, typical for Norwegian.
Definitions
- 1
A person employed by a municipality to perform a specific administrative or official function.
Municipal functionary, municipal officer
“Kommunefunksjonæren behandlet søknaden raskt.”
“Hun er en erfaren kommunefunksjonær.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kom'). Norwegian has a relatively weak stress system, but the first syllable of compound words is typically more prominent.
Syllables
kom — Open syllable, stressed.. mu — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. funk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ær — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Coda Restriction
Norwegian generally prefers simpler codas.
Compound Word Stress
The first element of a compound word typically receives primary stress.
- Potential variation in the pronunciation of 'funk' (fu-ksjon vs. funk-sjon) in some dialects.
- The word's compound structure influences stress placement.
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