ansvarsbegrensning
Syllables
an-svars-be-gren-sning
Pronunciation
/ɑnˈsvɑrsbɛɡrɛnsniŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ansvar/begrens + ning
The word 'ansvarsbegrensning' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'limitation of liability'. It is divided into five syllables: an-svars-be-gren-sning, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a root 'ansvar', a linking 's', a root 'begrens', and the nominalizing suffix '-ning'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centrality.
Definitions
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Limitation of liability
Limitation of liability
“Kontrakten inneholder en klausul om ansvarsbegrensning.”
“Selskapet forsøkte å begrense sitt ansvarsbegrensning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('svars'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but the '-ning' suffix attracts the stress in this case.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, unstressed.. svars — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. gren — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sning — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Suffix Boundaries
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but syllable division remains consistent.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
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