steinaldersamfunn
Syllables
stei-nal-der-sam-funn
Pronunciation
/ˈsteːɪnˌaldəɾsɑmˈfʉnː/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
sam + stein-alder-funn
The Norwegian word 'steinaldersamfunn' (Stone Age society) is divided into five syllables: stei-nal-der-sam-funn. Primary stress falls on 'funn'. The division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and standard consonant-vowel separation. It's a compound noun with Germanic roots.
Definitions
- 1
A society belonging to the Stone Age.
Stone Age society
“Arkeologer studerer steinaldersamfunn.”
“Livet i steinaldersamfunn var hardt.”
syn:Oldtidssamfunnant:Moderne samfunn
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'samfunn' (*funn*). Secondary stress on *stein*.
Syllables
stei — Open syllable, vowel followed by a glide.. nal — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. der — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. sam — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. funn — Closed syllable, long vowel followed by a consonant. Primary stress.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Glide Syllable Division
When a vowel is followed by a glide, they often form a single syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Syllable Division
The most basic rule, dividing syllables between consonants and vowels.
- The alveolar tap /ɾ/ is a common feature of Norwegian pronunciation.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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