korrupsjonsystem
Syllables
kor-rup-sjon-sys-tem
Pronunciation
/kɔˈrʊpsjɔnˌsʏstɛm/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
korrups + sjon + system
The word 'korrupsjonssystem' is a compound noun syllabified into 'kor-rup-sjon-sys-tem', with primary stress on 'rup'. It's composed of Latin and Greek roots denoting corruption and system, respectively. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
A system characterized by corruption; a system where corruption is prevalent.
Corruption system
“Politiet etterforsker et omfattende korrupsjonssystem.”
“Korrupsjonssystemet undergraver tilliten til myndighetene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rup') of the root 'korrupsjon'. The 'system' part receives weaker stress.
Syllables
kor — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rup — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. sjon — Closed syllable, contains the 'sj' cluster.. sys — Open syllable, part of the compound.. tem — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'rup' and 'sjon'.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not syllable division.
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