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sikkerhetsfaktor

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

sikkerhetsfaktor

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sik-ker-hets-fak-tor

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪkːəˌhɛtsfaktɔɾ/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

sikkerhets- + faktor

The word 'sikkerhetsfaktor' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: sik-ker-hets-fak-tor. Stress falls on the third syllable ('hets'). It's composed of the root 'sikker' (safe) with the nominalizing suffix '-hets' and the root 'faktor' (factor). Syllable division follows onset maximization and sonority sequencing principles, with penultimate stress.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A factor contributing to safety; a measure of safety.

    Safety factor

    “En høy sikkerhetsfaktor er viktig i konstruksjonen.”

    “Vi må beregne sikkerhetsfaktoren nøye.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hets'), following the penultimate stress rule. Secondary stress is on 'fak'.

Syllables

5
sik/sɪk/
ker/kəɾ/
hets/hɛts/
fak/fak/
tor/tɔɾ/

sik — Open syllable, CV structure.. ker — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. hets — Stressed, closed syllable, CVC structure.. fak — Open syllable, CV structure.. tor — Closed syllable, CVC structure.

Onset Maximization

Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the syllable onset.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.

Penultimate Stress

Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.

  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound (retroflexion).
  • The compound nature of the word doesn't introduce any specific exceptions.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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