kausjonsforsikring
Syllables
kau-sjons-for-si-kring
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑʊ̯ʃɔnˌfɔʂˈkɾiŋ/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
for- + kausjon + -forsikring
The word 'kausjonsforsikring' is a compound noun syllabified as kau-sjons-for-si-kring, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's composed of the root 'kausjon' (bail) and the suffix '-forsikring' (insurance). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Insurance that covers the cost of bail if someone is arrested.
Bail insurance
“Han hadde en god kausjonsforsikring.”
“Selskapet tilbyr kausjonsforsikring til sine kunder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kau-'). The remaining syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
kau — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a diphthong.. sjons — Closed syllable. Contains a consonant cluster /ʃn/.. for — Open syllable. Contains a consonant cluster /fɾ/.. si — Open syllable.. kring — Closed syllable. Contains a consonant cluster /kɾ/.
Word Parts
for-
From Old Norse, meaning 'for, in favor of'. Functions as a prepositional prefix.
kausjon
From French 'caution', ultimately from Latin 'causio'. Meaning 'bail, security'.
-forsikring
Combination of 'for-' and 'sikring'. 'Sikring' from 'sikre' (to secure), Old Norse 'sækr' (safe). Denotes the act of insuring.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'sjons', 'for').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a diphthong or triphthong.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The consonant cluster /fɾ/ in 'forsikring' is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but generally don't affect syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian Nynorsk
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.