samfunnsmaskineri
Syllables
sam-funn-smas-ki-ne-ri
Pronunciation
/sɑmˈfʊnːsmaskɪneɾi/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
sam- + funn- + -eri
Samfunnsmaskineri is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'social machinery'. It's syllabified as sam-funn-smas-ki-ne-ri, with primary stress on 'funn'. Syllabification follows maximizing onsets and accommodating geminate consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The system or mechanisms that govern society; the workings of social structures.
Social machinery, societal mechanisms
“Han kritiserte hele samfunnsmaskineriet.”
“Endringer i samfunnsmaskineriet tar tid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('funn').
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, onset consonant.. funn — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. s — Syllabic consonant.. mas — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ki — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ne — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ri — Open syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
Maximizing Onset
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are generally treated as part of the following syllable.
Syllable Nucleus Rule
A syllable must have a nucleus, which is typically a vowel, but can be a syllabic consonant in Norwegian.
- The word is a compound noun.
- The geminate 'nn' in 'funn' requires careful consideration.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect syllable timing.
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