katastrofeberedskap
Syllables
ka-tas-tro-fe-be-red-skap
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑːtɑstroːfəbɛɾːɛdskɑp/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
katastrofe, bered + skap
The word 'katastrofeberedskap' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ka-tas-tro-fe-be-red-skap. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the vowel rule and onset maximization principle. The word is composed of Greek and Old Norse roots with a Norwegian suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Disaster preparedness
Disaster preparedness
“Kommunen har en omfattende katastrofeberedskap.”
“Katastrofeberedskap er viktig for å minimere skader.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tas'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tas — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. tro — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. fe — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. red — Closed syllable, contains a retroflex 'r' sound.. skap — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally maintained in the onset of a syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllable structure is typical for such formations.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.