sikkerhetsbestemmelse
Syllables
sik-ker-hets-bestem-mel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪkːəˌheːtsbɛstɛmːəlse/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
sikkerhets- + bestem- + -melse
The word 'sikkerhetsbestemmelse' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'safety regulation'. It is divided into six syllables: sik-ker-hets-bestem-mel-se, with primary stress on 'bestem'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing, while avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters. It is a compound word formed from 'sikkerhet' and 'bestemmelse'.
Definitions
- 1
A regulation or rule concerning safety.
Safety regulation
“Sikkerhetsbestemmelsene må følges nøye.”
“Det er viktig å kjenne til sikkerhetsbestemmelsene før du starter arbeidet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('bestem'). Norwegian stress patterns typically fall on the root syllable in compound words.
Syllables
sik — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ker — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. hets — Closed syllable.. bestem — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. mel — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters make syllabification complex.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in perceived syllable boundaries.
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