omsorgsfunksjon
Syllables
om-sorg-s-funk-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈɔmsɔɾɡsˌfʊnksjɔn/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
omsorg, funksjon + s
The Norwegian word 'omsorgsfunksjon' is a compound noun meaning 'care function'. It is divided into five syllables: om-sorg-s-funk-sjon, with primary stress on the first syllable ('om'). The word consists of the roots 'omsorg' and 'funksjon' connected by a genitive linking 's'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and separating single consonants between vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The role or task of providing care; the function of caring for someone.
Care function, caring function
“Hennes omsorgsfunksjon i hjemmet var uvurderlig.”
“Sykehuset har en viktig omsorgsfunksjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('om'), following the general Norwegian stress pattern for compound words.
Syllables
om — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sorg — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. s — Syllabic consonant, linking morpheme.. funk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. sjon — Closed syllable, affricate cluster followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division generally favors creating syllables with consonant onsets.
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often formed around a vowel followed by a consonant.
Syllabic Consonant
Single consonants between vowels can form their own syllable.
- The linking 's' could potentially be analyzed as part of the preceding syllable, but separating it clarifies the compound structure.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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