erstatningsansvar
Syllables
er-stat-nings-an-svar
Pronunciation
/ˈɛrˌstɑtnɪŋsɑnˌsvɑr/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
erstatnings- + ansvar
The Norwegian noun 'erstatningsansvar' (liability for damages) is divided into five syllables: er-stat-nings-an-svar, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a compound word formed from 'erstat-' (compensation) and '-ansvar' (responsibility), and its syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Liability for damages; responsibility for compensation.
Liability for damages, responsibility for compensation.
“Selskapet har et stort erstatningsansvar.”
“Han ble dømt til å dekke erstatningsansvaret.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('er'). Secondary stress is possible on 'stat' and 'svar', but is less prominent.
Syllables
er — Open syllable, stressed. stat — Closed syllable. nings — Closed syllable. an — Open syllable. svar — Closed syllable
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- The compound nature of the word allows for some theoretical alternative syllable divisions, though they are less common.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries.
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