jordskjelvsikker
Syllables
jor-dskjelv-sik-ker
Pronunciation
/ˈjɔʂkˌʃɛlvˌsɪkːər/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
jord, skjelv + sik-ker
The word 'jordskjelvsikker' is divided into four syllables: jor-dskjelv-sik-ker. It's a compound adjective meaning 'earthquake-proof', with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, with the 'dsk' cluster representing a notable, though permissible, feature.
Definitions
- 1
Resistant to earthquakes; earthquake-proof.
Earthquake-proof
“Huset er jordskjelvsikker.”
“De bygde en jordskjelvsikker bro.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('jor'), following the typical Norwegian stress pattern.
Syllables
jor — Open syllable, stressed, contains the root 'jord'. dskjelv — Closed syllable, contains the root 'skjelv', complex onset. sik — Closed syllable, contains the suffix '-sik'. ker — Closed syllable, contains the suffix '-ker'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'dskjelv'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The 'dsk' cluster is an uncommon but acceptable onset. Regional variations in vowel quality may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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