beskyttelseesdrakt
Syllables
be-skytt-else-es-drakt
Pronunciation
/bɛˈskʏtːˌɛlsɛsdʁakt/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
be- + skytt- + -else-es-drakt
The word 'beskyttelsesdrakt' is a compound noun syllabified as be-skytt-else-es-drakt, with primary stress on 'skytt'. It consists of a Germanic prefix 'be-', an Old Norse root 'skytt-', and several suffixes. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
A protective suit; a garment worn for protection.
Protection suit
“Han tok på seg beskyttelsesdrakten før han gikk inn i laboratoriet.”
“Brannmennene brukte beskyttelsesdrakter for å slukke brannen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skytt'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, onset 'b', nucleus 'e'. skytt — Closed syllable, onset 'sk', nucleus 'y', coda 't'. else — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'e', coda 's'. es — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'e'. drakt — Closed syllable, onset 'dr', nucleus 'a', coda 'kt'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the second element of a compound word.
- The geminate consonant 'tt' is treated as part of the root.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might occur, but do not affect syllabification.
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