pensjonsforsikring
Syllables
pen-sjons-for-sik-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈpɛnsjʊnsfɔʂˈkriŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
pensjons- + forsik- + -ring
The word 'pensjonsforsikring' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: pen-sjons-for-sik-ring. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
Pension insurance; insurance that provides income during retirement.
Pension insurance
“Hun har en god pensjonsforsikring.”
“Pensjonsforsikring er viktig for fremtiden.”
syn:Aldersforsikring
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). Norwegian compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sjons — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sik — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ring — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset for syllabification.
- The stress pattern deviates from the typical first-syllable stress due to the compound nature of the word.
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