barneforsikring
Syllables
bar-ne-for-si-kring
Pronunciation
/ˈbɑːrnəˌfɔʂːɪkɾɪŋ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
barne- + forsik- + -ring
The Norwegian word *barneforsikring* (child insurance) is divided into five syllables: bar-ne-for-si-kring. The primary stress falls on the 'si' syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from *barn* (child), *forsikre* (to insure), and the nominalizing suffix *-ring*. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
Child insurance; insurance specifically covering children.
Child insurance
“Vi har en god barneforsikring.”
“Barneforsikringen dekker tannskader.”
syn:barnebeskyttelse
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'si' syllable (fourth syllable).
Syllables
bar — Open syllable, onset 'b', nucleus 'ɑː', coda null.. ne — Open syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'ə', coda null.. for — Open syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'r'.. si — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'iː', coda null. Primary stressed syllable.. kring — Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'ɾŋ'.
Word Parts
Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are preferred in the onset position whenever possible.
Vowel Syllabification
Each vowel generally forms a syllable nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds are ordered by decreasing sonority within a syllable.
- The 'r' sound in Norwegian can vary regionally.
- The compound nature of the word is typical for Norwegian.
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