forlisstatistikk
Syllables
for-lis-stat-is-tikk
Pronunciation
/fɔˈrlɪsːstaˈtɪstɪkː/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
for + lis + statistikk
The word 'forlisstatistikk' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: for-lis-stat-is-tikk. Stress falls on 'stat'. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The word's morphemes originate from Old Norse and German, reflecting its historical development.
Definitions
- 1
Statistics relating to shipwrecks or maritime disasters.
Shipwreck statistics
“Han analyserte forlisstatistikken for å finne mønstre.”
“Forlisstatistikken viste en økning i antall ulykker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stat'). Nynorsk generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel, long vowel due to doubled 's'. stat — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel, long vowel.. is — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tikk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel, long vowel due to doubled 'k'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally placed at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Sequence
Vowel sequences are typically separated into different syllables.
- The 'r' in 'for' can be silent in some dialects.
- Doubled consonants indicate vowel length.
- The word is a compound noun, influencing its structure.
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