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samfunnsspørsmål

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

samfunnsspørsmål

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sam-funns-spør-smål

Pronunciation

/ˈsɑmˌfʊnːsˌspœɾsmɔːl/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

sam + funn + s, spørsmål

The Norwegian word 'samfunnsspørsmål' is a compound noun meaning 'social question'. It is syllabified as sam-funns-spør-smål, with primary stress on 'spør'. The word's structure reflects typical Norwegian phonological rules, including onset maximization and vowel peak principles. It is composed of the prefix 'sam', the root 'funn', and the suffix '-spørsmål'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A question or issue relating to society, social problems, or societal concerns.

    Social question, societal issue

    “Klimaendringer er et viktig samfunnsspørsmål.”

    “Regjeringen diskuterer flere samfunnsspørsmål.”

    syn:samfunnsproblemsamfunnsutfordring

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spør'). The first and last syllables are unstressed, and the second syllable receives secondary stress.

Syllables

4
sam/sɑm/
funns/fʊnːs/
spør/spœɾ/
smål/smɔːl/

sam — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. funns — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel, unstressed.. spør — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. smål — Closed syllable, final syllable, unstressed.

Word Parts

pre

sam

Old Norse origin, meaning 'together' or 'with', functions as a compounding prefix.

root

funn

Old Norse origin, related to 'funn' (finding, discovery), part of the compound relating to society.

suf

s, spørsmål

Genitive suffix '-s' connecting 'funn' to 'sam', and the noun-forming suffix '-smål' related to 'spørre' (to ask).

Similar Words

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Onset Maximization

Norwegian prioritizes maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel as its nucleus.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllable structure follows sonority sequencing principles.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are often syllabified based on the individual morphemes.

  • The length of the word and the presence of multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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