samfunnsgagnlighet
Syllables
sam-funns-ga-gn-li-ghet
Pronunciation
/sɑmˈfʊnːsɡɑnːliːɡheɪt/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
sam- + funn- and gagn- + -lig-het
The word 'samfunnsgagnlighet' is divided into six syllables: sam-funns-ga-gn-li-ghet. Stress falls on 'funns'. It's a complex noun formed from Old Norse morphemes, meaning 'social usefulness'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and consonant cluster resolution.
Definitions
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Social usefulness
Social usefulness
“Bedriften viste stor samfunnsgagnlighet.”
“Prosjektet har høy samfunnsgagnlighet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('funns').
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, onset maximization.. funns — Closed syllable, consonant cluster resolution, geminate consonant.. ga — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. gn — Closed syllable, consonant cluster resolution.. li — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ghet — Closed syllable, consonant cluster resolution.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Breaking down consonant clusters into separate syllables where possible.
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with vowels are formed naturally.
- Doubled 'n' in 'funns' is a common feature. Consonant clusters 'gn' and 'gh' are typical.
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