samfunnstjenlig
Syllables
sam-funns-tjen-lig
Pronunciation
/sɑmˈfʊnːstjɛnːlɪɡ/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
sam- + funn- + -tjen-lig
The word 'samfunnstjenlig' is divided into four syllables: sam-funns-tjen-lig. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from the prefix 'sam-', the root 'funn-', and the suffix '-tjenlig', meaning 'socially beneficial'.
Definitions
- 1
Beneficial to society; serving the community.
Socially beneficial, community-serving
“Dette er et samfunnstjenlig arbeid.”
“Hun utførte samfunnstjenlig arbeid som straff.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('funns'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, unstressed.. funns — Closed syllable, primary stressed, geminate consonant.. tjen — Open syllable, unstressed.. lig — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often shifts to the second element in compound words.
- Geminates ('nn', 'll') require consideration due to their length.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and consonant pronunciation may exist.
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