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forsikringsdekning

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “forsikringsdekning” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
5syllables

forsikringsdekning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-si-krings-dek-ning

Pronunciation

/fɔʂˈkɪrɪŋsˌdɛkːnɪŋ/

Stress

10000

Morphemes

for- + sikrings- + -dekning

The word *forsikringsdekning* is a compound noun divided into five syllables: for-si-krings-dek-ning. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. Regional variations may affect the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Insurance coverage

    Insurance coverage

    “Jeg sjekket min forsikringsdekning.”

    “Forsikringsdekningen dekker skader på bilen.”

    syn:forsikringbeskyttelse
    ant:usikkerhetrisiko

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable (*for-*). The remaining syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

5
for/fɔr/
si/si/
krings/kriŋs/
dek/dɛkː/
ning/nɪŋ/

for — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Open syllable.. krings — Closed syllable, potential for tap 'r' pronunciation.. dek — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, 'ng' as a single phoneme.

Word Parts

pre

for-

Old Norse, intensifying/completing action

root

sikrings-

From *sikre* - to secure, Old Norse origin

suf

-dekning

From *dekke* - to cover, Old Norse origin, nominalizing suffix

Similar Words

bil­lig­bilda­ta­maski­neru­ni­ver­si­te­tet

Vowel Rule

Syllable division occurs before a vowel.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the syllable to maximize the onset.

  • Potential for tap 'r' pronunciation in some dialects.
  • Geminate consonant 'kk' is a standard feature of Norwegian orthography.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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