personforsikring
Syllables
per-son-for-si-kring
Pronunciation
/ˈpæɾsɔnˌfɔʂˈiːkɾɪŋ/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
for + person + sikring
The word 'personforsikring' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: per-son-for-si-kring. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's composed of the root 'person', the prefix 'for', and the suffix 'sikring'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Definitions
- 1
Insurance that covers individuals (as opposed to property or liability).
Person insurance, personal insurance
“Jeg har en personforsikring.”
“Personforsikringen dekker medisinsk behandling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'kring'. Norwegian compounds often stress the first syllable of the root, but longer compounds like this one can shift stress to the end.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.. son — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.. for — Open syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.. si — Open syllable, long vowel.. kring — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Each syllable attempts to include as many consonants as possible in the onset position.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not affect syllable division.
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