ansvarsbestemmelse
Syllables
an-svars-be-stem-mel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈɑnsvɑrsbɛstɛmːəlse/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
ansvar + sbestemmelse
The word 'ansvarsbestemmelse' is divided into six syllables: an-svars-be-stem-mel-se. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from multiple morphemes, with the syllable division following the principle of maximizing onsets and adhering to Norwegian phonotactics.
Definitions
- 1
A provision or clause specifying responsibility.
Provision for liability
“Forsikringsselskapet vil vurdere ansvarsbestemmelsen nøye.”
“Ansvarsbestemmelsen i kontrakten er klar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('an').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, stressed.. svars — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. stem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mel — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters are allowed at the beginning and end of syllables.
- The /rs/ cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge. The compound nature of the word influences syllable division.
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