antivirusprogram
The word 'antivirusprogram' is divided into six syllables: an-ti-vi-rus-pro-gram. Stress falls on the first syllable ('an'). It's a compound noun with Greek and Latin roots, and its syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
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A software program designed to detect and remove malicious software.
Antivirus program
“Jeg har et antivirusprogram installert på datamaskinen min.”
“Antivirusprogrammet oppdaget en trussel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('an') as per Norwegian stress rules for compound words.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, stressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. vi — Open syllable, unstressed.. rus — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. gram — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the first element of a compound word.
- The word is a loanword and has been adapted to Norwegian phonology.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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