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forsvarsproblem

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4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

forsvarsproblem

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-svar-spro-blem

Pronunciation

/fɔʂˈvɑːɾsproːblɛm/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

for- + forsvar + -sproblem

The Norwegian word 'forsvarsproblem' is divided into four syllables: for-svar-spro-blem. It's a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle, maximizing onsets and respecting vowel quality. The word consists of a prefix 'for-', root 'forsvar', and suffix '-sproblem'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A problem related to defense or security.

    Defense problem

    “Regjeringen diskuterte et alvorlig forsvarsproblem.”

    “Et forsvarsproblem kan true nasjonal sikkerhet.”

    syn:sikkerhetsproblemproblem knyttet til forsvar
    ant:sikkerhettrygghet

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('for').

Syllables

4
for/fɔɾ/
svar/sʋɑɾ/
spro/spɾoː/
blem/blɛm/

for — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'or'. svar — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'var'. spro — Open syllable, onset 'sp', rime 'ro'. blem — Closed syllable, onset 'bl', rime 'em

Word Parts

pre

for-

Old Norse origin, prepositional element meaning 'regarding, concerning'

root

forsvar

Norwegian, meaning 'defense', derived from Old Norse 'fǫrvarr'

suf

-sproblem

Compound suffix combining 'spro-' (from 'spørsmål' - question, issue) and '-problem' (borrowed from English/German)

Similar Words

pro­blemfor­svarspør­smål

Onset-Rime Division

Dividing syllables based on the consonant-vowel boundary.

Maximizing Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset whenever possible.

  • The compound nature of the word.
  • Potential regional variations in pronunciation of 'r'.
  • Vowel length influencing syllable weight.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/16/2025

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