sikkerhetsfaktor
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
- 1
A factor contributing to safety; a measure of safety.
Safety factor
“En høy sikkerhetsfaktor er viktig i konstruksjonen.”
“Vi må beregne sikkerhetsfaktoren nøye.”
syn:sikkerhetsmarginant:risikofaktor
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hets'), following the penultimate stress rule. Secondary stress is on 'fak'.
Syllables
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.
Word Parts
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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.
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