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brannsikkerhetsutstyr

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6 syllables
21 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

brannsikkerhetsutstyr

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

brann-sik-ker-hets-ut-styr

Pronunciation

/ˈbrɑnːˌsɪkːərˌhɛtsˌʉtˈstyːr/

Stress

100011

Morphemes

ut + brann, sikker, styr + hets, utstyr

The word 'brannsikkerhetsutstyr' is a compound noun meaning 'fire safety equipment'. It is divided into six syllables: brann-sik-ker-hets-ut-styr. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('brann-'). The word is formed from multiple morphemes with Old Norse origins, and its syllable structure adheres to Norwegian phonological rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peaks.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Equipment used for fire safety.

    Fire safety equipment

    “Vi må ha brannsikkerhetsutstyr i alle bygninger.”

    syn:brannvernutstyr

Stress pattern

Primary stress on the first syllable ('brann-'), and secondary stress on the root of the second element ('sikker-').

Syllables

6
bran/brɑnː/
sik/sɪkː/
ker/kɛr/
hets/hɛts/
ut/ʉt/
styr/styːr/

bran — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. sik — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel.. ker — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. hets — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. ut — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. styr — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel.

Word Parts

pre

ut

From Old Norse *út*, indicating 'out' or 'equipment for'.

root

brann, sikker, styr

brann- from Old Norse *brann* (fire); sikker- from Old Norse *sikr* (safe); styr- from Old Norse *styrr* (equip).

suf

hets, utstyr

hets- derivational suffix forming adjectives; -utstyr forms a noun denoting equipment.

Similar Words

vann­skifot­ball­skoda­ta­maski­ner

Onset Maximization

Norwegian prefers to maximize consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Peak

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllable structure follows sonority sequencing principles.

  • The 'br-' cluster is a common and permissible onset in Norwegian.
  • The 'ts' cluster in 'utstyr' is also permissible.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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