korrupsjonsgranskning
Syllables
kor-rup-sjons-gran-skning
Pronunciation
/kɔˈrʊpsjɔnsˈɡrɑnskniŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
korrupsjons- + gransk- + -ning
The word 'korrupsjonsgranskning' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'corruption investigation'. It's divided into five syllables: kor-rup-sjons-gran-skning, with primary stress on the second and fifth syllables. It's a compound word built from a Latin-derived prefix, an Old Norse root, and a Norwegian suffix. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel centering rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of investigating corruption.
Corruption investigation
“Politiet har startet en korrupsjonsgranskning.”
“Resultatene av korrupsjonsgranskningen var sjokkerende.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rup') and the fifth syllable ('skning'). Norwegian compound words often stress the second element.
Syllables
kor — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. rup — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a short vowel.. sjons — Closed syllable, contains the 'sj' digraph.. gran — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. skning — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains the 'ng' digraph.
Word Parts
korrupsjons-
Derived from Latin 'corruptio' meaning corruption. Functions as a modifier indicating the subject of the investigation.
gransk-
Old Norse origin, meaning 'to examine, investigate'. Represents the core action of the word.
-ning
Norwegian suffix forming a noun from a verb, indicating the process or result of the action.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the second element of a compound word.
- The 'sj' digraph is treated as a single phoneme /ʃ/.
- The 'ng' digraph at the end of the word is treated as a single phoneme /ŋ/.
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