samfunnsutvikling
Syllables
sam-funns-ut-vik-ling
Pronunciation
/sɑmˈfʊnːsʉtˌvikliŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
sam- + funn- + -s-ut-vikl-ing
The word *samfunnsutvikling* is a compound noun syllabified into five syllables: sam-funns-ut-vik-ling. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ut'). The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
Social development; the process of societal progress and change.
Social development
“Samfunnsutviklingen går raskt.”
“Vi må støtte bærekraftig samfunnsutvikling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ut'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, unstressed.. funns — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ut — Open syllable, primary stressed.. vik — Open syllable, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'funns' and 'vik'.
Vowel Centering
Syllables are generally centered around a vowel sound, creating distinct vowel-nucleus syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting their boundaries.
- The double 'n' in 'funn' can have slight pronunciation variations but doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional dialects may exhibit minor variations in pronunciation and stress, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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