konsumentsamfunn
Syllables
kon-su-ment-sam-funn
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈsʉmɛnˌsɑmːfʉnː/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
konsu- + funn + -ment-sam-
The word 'konsumentsamfunn' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kon-su-ment-sam-funn. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ment'). It's morphologically composed of a Latin-derived prefix ('konsu-'), a root ('funn'), and suffixes ('-ment-sam-'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel centering principles.
Definitions
- 1
A society characterized by a high level of consumption of goods and services.
Consumer society
“Vi lever i et konsumentsamfunn.”
“Kritikere hevder at konsumentsamfunnet er skadelig for miljøet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ment'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, initial consonant.. su — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ment — Closed syllable, final consonant.. sam — Open syllable, initial consonant.. funn — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets (e.g., 'ns' in 'konsu-').
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Moraic Weight
Long vowels and geminate consonants contribute to moraic weight, influencing stress placement.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but the syllable division remains consistent.
- The 'u' sound can vary slightly between dialects.
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