samfunnsinstitusjon
Syllables
sam-funns-in-sti-tu-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈsɑmˌfʊnːsɪnˌstɪtuːsjøn/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
sam + funn + s-institusjon
The word 'samfunnsinstitusjon' is a complex Norwegian noun divided into six syllables: sam-funns-in-sti-tu-sjon. It features a compound structure with a prefix ('sam-'), a root ('funn-'), and a suffix ('-s-institusjon'). Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('funns'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllable structure.
Definitions
- 1
A social institution; a structured and enduring pattern of social behavior.
Social institution
“Skolen er en viktig samfunnsinstitusjon.”
“Ekteskapet er en gammel samfunnsinstitusjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('funns'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, initial stress.. funns — Closed syllable, primary stress.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tu — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The 'nn' cluster in 'funn' can be considered a single phoneme, but is treated as two consonants for syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization, but the syllabification remains consistent.
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