brannforsikring
The word 'brannforsikring' is divided into four syllables: bran-nfor-si-kring. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels, with a notable syllabic 'n' in the second syllable.
Definitions
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Insurance against fire damage.
Fire insurance
“Vi har en brannforsikring på huset vårt.”
“Sjekk at brannforsikringen er gyldig.”
syn:ildforsikring
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for') in the compound word.
Syllables
bran — Open syllable, simple onset.. nfor — Closed syllable, contains a syllabic 'n'. si — Open syllable, vowel initial.. kring — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are broken to create valid onsets.
Vowel Boundary
Syllables are divided before vowels.
Syllabic Consonant
Consonants can form syllables when preceding a vowel or at the end of a word (e.g., 'n' in 'nfor').
- The syllabic 'n' in 'nfor' is a common feature of Norwegian and doesn't violate syllable division rules.
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