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sikkerhetsproblem

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

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
5syllables

sikkerhetsproblem

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sik-ker-het-spro-blem

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪkːəˌhɛːtsproːblɛm/

Stress

10000

Morphemes

sikkerhet/problem + -het

The word 'sikkerhetsproblem' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: sik-ker-het-spro-blem. Stress falls on the first syllable ('sik-'). The division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles. It's composed of the roots 'sikkerhet' (security) and 'problem' (problem), with the suffix '-het' indicating a state or quality.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A situation or issue that poses a threat to security.

    Security problem

    Eit stort sikkerhetsproblem.

    Vi løyse dette sikkerhetsproblemet.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sik-'). Subsequent syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

5
sik/sɪk/
ker/kɛːr/
het/hɛːt/
spro/sproː/
blem/blɛm/

sik Open syllable, stressed. Contains a short vowel /ɪ/ and a consonant /k/.. ker Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a long vowel /ɛː/ and a consonant /r/.. het Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a long vowel /ɛː/ and a consonant /t/.. spro Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a long vowel /oː/ and a consonant /p/.. blem Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel /ɛ/ and a consonant cluster /m/.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'spr' in 'spro').

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.

  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
  • The 'pr' cluster in 'problem' is a common onset and doesn't pose a division challenge.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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