samfunnsomvelting
Syllables
sam-funns-om-vel-ting
Pronunciation
/sɑmˈfʊnːsɔmˌvɛltɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
sam- + funn- + -s-omvelting
The word 'samfunnsomvelting' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'social upheaval'. It's divided into five syllables: sam-funns-om-vel-ting, with primary stress on 'funns'. The word is a compound built from Old Norse morphemes, and its syllable structure follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A radical or fundamental change in the structure of society.
Social upheaval, societal transformation
“Den industrielle revolusjonen var en stor samfunnsomvelting.”
“Samfunnsomveltingen i Øst-Europa etter kommunismens fall var dramatisk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('funns'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound words, with the first element receiving primary stress.
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively simple structure.. funns — Closed syllable, contains a long consonant /nː/, stressed syllable.. om — Open syllable, relatively simple structure.. vel — Open syllable, relatively simple structure.. ting — Closed syllable, final syllable, relatively simple structure.
Word Parts
sam-
Old Norse origin, meaning 'together' or 'with', compounding prefix.
funn-
Old Norse origin, related to 'find' or 'discovery', base for the compound.
-s-omvelting
Combination of linking consonant, prefix 'om-' and root 'velt-' with nominalizing suffix '-ing'. 'velt-' (Old Norse) means 'overthrow', 'om-' means 'around/about', '-ing' is a nominalizing suffix.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The double 'n' in 'funn' creates a long consonant sound, influencing syllable weight.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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