innbrottsforsikring
Syllables
inn-brott-sfor-si-kring
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnːbɾɔtːsfɔʂˈiːkɾɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
inn + brott + sforsikring
The word 'innbrottsforsikring' is a compound noun meaning 'burglary insurance'. It is syllabified as 'inn-brott-sfor-si-kring' with primary stress on 'brott'. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
Insurance that covers losses due to burglary.
Burglary insurance
“Jeg har en innbrottsforsikring.”
“Sjekk vilkårene i innbrottsforsikringen din.”
syn:Tyveriforsikring
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('brott'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound, but stress can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
inn — Closed syllable, initial consonant, long vowel.. brott — Closed syllable, stressed, long vowel.. sfor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. si — Open syllable, long vowel.. kring — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification follows the rules for individual morphemes within a compound.
- Complex consonant clusters require careful consideration.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
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