personbeskyttelse
Syllables
per-son-be-skyt-tel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈpæɾsɔnˌbɛskʏtːˌelsə/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
be- + skytt- + -else
The word 'personbeskyttelse' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: per-son-be-skyt-tel-se. Stress falls on the second syllable ('son'). The word is composed of a prefix ('be-'), a root ('skytt-'), and a suffix ('-else'), with origins in Old Norse and Latin. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
Protection of a person, typically referring to security measures for individuals at risk.
Person protection
“Politiet tilbyr personbeskyttelse til vitner.”
“Han fikk personbeskyttelse etter truslene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('son'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable of a compound, but longer compounds can shift stress.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial syllable.. son — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. be — Open syllable, prefix.. skyt — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. tel — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants (like 'tt') are generally kept within the same syllable.
- The 'be-' prefix can be reduced in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable boundaries.
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