samfunnsforskning
Syllables
sam-funns-for-skning
Pronunciation
/sɑmˈfʊnːsfɔrˌʃɪnɪŋ/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
sam + funn + s-for-skning
The word 'samfunnsforskning' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: sam-funns-for-skning. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('funns'). It is morphologically complex, built from prefixes, roots, and suffixes of Old Norse origin. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
Social research; the systematic investigation of social phenomena.
Social research
“Han jobber med samfunnsforskning.”
“Samfunnsforskning er viktig for å forstå samfunnet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('funns'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound, but in longer compounds, stress can shift. Here, the stress is on the second element of the compound.
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, unstressed.. funns — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. for — Open syllable, unstressed.. skning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the first element of a compound, but can shift in longer compounds.
- Velarization of 'n' sounds does not affect orthographic syllable division.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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