forsørgeransvar
The Norwegian word 'forsørgeransvar' is a compound noun meaning 'responsibility for support'. It is divided into five syllables: for-sør-ger-an-svar, with stress on the second syllable. The division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters. It consists of the prefix 'forsørger' and the suffix 'ansvar'.
Definitions
- 1
The responsibility of providing for someone (financially or otherwise).
Responsibility for support/maintenance.
“Han har et stort forsørgeransvar for sine barn.”
“Forsørgeransvaret ligger hos begge foreldrene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sør').
Syllables
for — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sør — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ger — Open syllable.. an — Open syllable.. svar — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian generally avoids ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The 'r' sound is often vocalized or reduced in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel qualities may exist.
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