beskyttelsesbehov
Syllables
be-skytt-el-ses-be-hov
Pronunciation
/bɛˈskʏtːˌelsɛsbeˈhuːv/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
be- + skytt- + -else-s-behov
Beskyttelsesbehov is a compound noun meaning 'protection need'. It's syllabified as be-skytt-el-ses-be-hov, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word's structure reflects Norwegian's preference for maximizing onsets and centering syllables around vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The need for protection; a protective need.
Protection need
“Det er et stort beskyttelsesbehov etter angrepet.”
“Barn har et naturlig beskyttelsesbehov.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skytt') and the last syllable ('hov'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the final element.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. skytt — Closed syllable, primary stressed, geminate consonant.. el — Open syllable, unstressed.. ses — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. hov — Open syllable, primary stressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Syllables are typically centered around vowels.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants are treated as part of the following syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel qualities may exist, but do not alter the core syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.