erstatningspliktig
Syllables
er-stat-nings-plikt-ig
Pronunciation
/ˈærstatniŋspliktɪɡ/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
erstatningsplikt + ig
The word 'erstatningspliktig' is divided into five syllables: er-stat-nings-plikt-ig. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's an adjective meaning 'liable for compensation', formed from the roots 'erstatning' and 'plikt' with the adjectival suffix 'ig'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and allowing consonant-final syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Liable for compensation; legally obligated to pay damages.
Liable for compensation
“Han ble funnet erstatningspliktig for skadene.”
“Selskapet er erstatningspliktig etter loven.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('plikt').
Syllables
er — Open syllable, initial vowel.. stat — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. nings — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.. plikt — Closed syllable, plosive consonant ending.. ig — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with vowels are separated.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Consonant-Final Syllable
Syllables can end in consonants.
- The word's length and complexity make it a good example of Norwegian's ability to handle long words with multiple morphemes and consonant clusters.
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