samfunnsinteressert
Syllables
sam-funns-in-te-res-sert
Pronunciation
/sɑmˈfʊnːsɪntɛrɛsːərt/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
sam + funn + sinteressert
The word 'samfunnsinteressert' is divided into six syllables based on maximizing onsets, respecting vowel sequences, and adhering to Norwegian phonological rules. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's an adjective meaning 'socially interested' and is formed through compounding and suffixation.
Definitions
- 1
Interested in societal issues, public affairs, or the well-being of the community.
Socially interested, public-spirited
“Hun er en samfunnsinteressert journalist.”
“Han viste en samfunnsinteressert holdning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('funns'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding and suffixes can shift the stress.
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'a'. funns — Closed syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'u', coda 'ːs'. in — Open syllable, onset null, nucleus 'i', coda 'n'. te — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'e'. res — Closed syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'e', coda 'ːs'. sert — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'er', coda 't'
Word Parts
sam
Old Norse origin, meaning 'together' or 'with', compounding prefix
funn
Old Norse origin, related to 'finding' or 'discovery', core meaning relating to society
sinteressert
Combination of genitive marker '-s' and 'interesse' (interest) with passive participle suffix '-ert', borrowed from French/Latin
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Coda Formation
Consonants following the nucleus form the coda of the syllable.
- Doubled consonants ('n', 's') are treated as part of the coda and do not affect syllabification.
- Compounding can influence stress placement.
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