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forsiktighetsregel

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6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

forsiktighetsregel

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-sik-tig-hets-re-gel

Pronunciation

/fɔʂˈʃɪtːhɛtsɾeːɡəl/

Stress

010010

Morphemes

for- + sikt- + -ighetsregel

The word *forsiktighetsregel* is a compound noun syllabified as for-sik-tig-hets-re-gel, with primary stress on the second syllable. It's built from a prefix (*for-*), root (*sikt-*), and several suffixes (*-ig*, *-hets*, *-regel*). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles, consistent with Nynorsk phonology.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A rule or regulation intended to ensure safety or caution.

    Rule of caution, safety regulation

    “Det er viktig å følge forsiktighetsregelen.”

    “Forsiktighetsregler må overholdes på byggeplassen.”

    syn:sikkerhetsregelvarselregel
    ant:risikoregel

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*sik*). Nynorsk stress is often on the first syllable of the root or a significant element in a compound word.

Syllables

6
for/fɔɾ/
sik/ʃɪk/
tig/tɪɡ/
hets/hɛts/
re/ɾeː/
gel/ɡəl/

for — Open syllable, onset consonant /f/, vowel nucleus /ɔ/, coda consonant /ɾ/. Relatively simple syllable structure.. sik — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /ʃɪ/, vowel nucleus /ɪ/, coda consonant /k/. Onset maximization applied.. tig — Open syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel nucleus /ɪ/, coda consonant /ɡ/. Standard syllable structure.. hets — Open syllable, onset consonant /h/, vowel nucleus /ɛ/, coda consonant cluster /ts/. Coda cluster is permissible in Nynorsk.. re — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɾ/, long vowel nucleus /eː/. Simple syllable structure.. gel — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɡ/, vowel nucleus /ə/, coda consonant /l/. Schwa vowel /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.

Word Parts

pre

for-

Old Norse origin, intensifying prefix.

root

sikt-

From *sjå* 'to see', verbal root related to perception.

suf

-ighetsregel

Combination of adjectival suffix *-ig*, nominalizing suffix *-hets*, and noun *regel* (Middle Low German origin).

Similar Words

sik­ker­hets­re­gelar­beids­re­geltra­fik­kre­gel

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.

  • The /ʃt/ cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllabification issue.
  • The alveolar tap /ɾ/ is a standard feature of Norwegian pronunciation.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the core syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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