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sikkerhetslenke

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

sikkerhetslenke

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sik-ker-hets-len-ke

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪkːəˌhɛtsˌlɛŋkə/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

sikker + hets + lenke

The word 'sikkerhetslenke' is divided into five syllables: sik-ker-hets-len-ke. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'sikker-' (safe), 'hets-' (related to security), and 'lenke' (link/chain). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and adhering to CV structure.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A security link; a chain or connection used for security purposes.

    Security link, safety chain

    Han brukte ein sikkerhetslenke for å feste sykkelen.

    Sikkerhetslenka var laga av hardt stål.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ker'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

Syllables

5
sik/sɪkː/
ker/kə/
hets/hɛts/
len/lɛŋ/
ke/kə/

sik Open syllable, onset with /s/, nucleus /ɪ/, coda /kː/.. ker Closed syllable, onset /k/, nucleus /ə/.. hets Closed syllable, onset /h/, nucleus /ɛ/, coda /ts/.. len Closed syllable, onset /l/, nucleus /ɛ/, coda /ŋ/.. ke Closed syllable, onset /k/, nucleus /ə/

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following syllable to create a stronger onset.

Consonant-Vowel (CV) Structure

Syllables generally follow a CV structure where possible.

Geminate Consonants

Geminate consonants (double consonants) are lengthened in pronunciation but do not alter the syllable division.

  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly affect syllable division.
  • The geminate 'kk' is a common feature in Nynorsk and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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