sikkerhetselle
The word 'sikkerhetscelle' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: sik-ker-het-sel-le. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'sikkerhet' and the first of 'celle'. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A secure cell; a cell designed for security purposes.
Security cell
“Han ble plassert i en sikkerhetscelle.”
“Sikkerhetscellen var utstyrt med overvåkingskameraer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'sikkerhet' and the first syllable of 'celle'
Syllables
sik — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ker — Closed syllable, with retroflex consonant.. het — Open syllable, stressed.. sel — Open syllable, onset consonant.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
- The 'r' in 'sikkerhet' is a retroflex consonant, influencing pronunciation but not syllable division.
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