sensibilisering
Syllables
sen-si-bi-li-se-ring
Pronunciation
/sɛnsɪbɪlɪˈsɛːrɪŋ/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
sen- + sibil- + -isering
The Norwegian word 'sensibilisering' is divided into six syllables: sen-si-bi-li-se-ring. It's a noun derived from Latin and French roots, meaning 'sensitization'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
The process of becoming sensitive; increasing awareness or responsiveness.
Sensitization
“Han gjennomgikk en prosess med sensibilisering til miljøproblemer.”
“Sensibilisering av befolkningen er viktig for å forebygge sykdom.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('se'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian nouns with this suffix.
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Unstressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. bi — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Closed syllable, stressed. Long vowel.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'sen-si-bi-li-se-ring'.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, ensuring clear syllable boundaries.
- The 's' cluster in 'sensibilisering' is common in loanwords from Romance languages.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible in rapid speech.
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