førstehjelpsutstyr
Syllables
før-ste-hjelps-u-tstyr
Pronunciation
/ˈfœrsteˌhjelpsʊtˈstyːr/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
første + hjelp + utstyr
The word *førstehjelpsutstyr* is a compound noun syllabified as før-ste-hjelps-u-tstyr, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable *utstyr*. It consists of the prefix *første* (first), the root *hjelps* (help), and the root *utstyr* (equipment). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric rules, typical of Norwegian phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The tools and supplies used to provide initial medical assistance.
First aid equipment
“Vi må ha et godt førstehjelpsutstyr i bilen.”
“Hun tok et kurs i bruk av førstehjelpsutstyr.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'utstyr'. The first syllable 'før' is unstressed, 'ste' is unstressed, 'hjelps' is unstressed, 'u' is unstressed.
Syllables
før — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is /œ/. ste — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /st/, vowel is /e/. hjelps — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /hj/, vowel is /e/. u — Open syllable, short vowel /ʊ/. tstyr — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster /st/, long vowel /yː/
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and stress intensity may occur, but do not typically affect syllable division.
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