forsvarsindustri
Syllables
for-svars-in-dus-tri
Pronunciation
/fɔʂˈvɑːrsɪnˌdustɾi/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
forsvar + s-industri
The word 'forsvarsindustri' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: for-svars-in-dus-tri. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant division. The word consists of the root 'forsvar' (defense) and the suffix '-sindustri' (industry).
Definitions
- 1
The collective economic activity related to the production of military equipment and services.
Defense industry
“Den norske forsvarsindustrien er viktig for landets sikkerhet.”
syn:Militærindustriant:Fredsindustri
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('for'). Norwegian stress is generally weak, but the first syllable of a compound word receives slightly more prominence.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, onset 'f', rhyme 'or'. svars — Closed syllable, onset 'sv', rhyme 'ars'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'in', rhyme 'n'. dus — Closed syllable, onset 'du', rhyme 's'. tri — Open syllable, onset 'tr', rhyme 'i'
Word Parts
Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a consonant follows a vowel, the syllable is typically divided there.
- The 's' in 'forsvars' is a genitive marker and doesn't create a separate syllable.
- Stress patterns in Norwegian compound nouns are generally predictable.
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