helsebelastning
Syllables
hel-se-be-last-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈhælsəbɛˌlastniŋ/
Stress
00110
Morphemes
be- + helse- and last- + -ning
The word 'helsebelastning' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'health burden'. It is divided into five syllables: hel-se-be-last-ning, with primary stress on 'last'. The word consists of a prefix 'be-', roots 'helse-' and 'last-', and a suffix '-ning'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, and stress patterns are typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being burdened by health issues; the strain on health resources or an individual's health.
Health burden
“Den økende aldringen fører til en stor helsebelastning.”
“Psykiske lidelser er en betydelig helsebelastning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'last' syllable (second element of the compound). 'helse' and 'ning' are unstressed, 'be' is lightly stressed.
Syllables
hel — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is relatively open.. se — Open syllable, reduced vowel, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, prefix, stressed.. last — Closed syllable, root, stressed.. ning — Closed syllable, suffix, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'be-last').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the second element of a compound word.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, and stress patterns are typical for such constructions.
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