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sikkerhetsforanstaltning

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

7 syllables
24 characters
Norwegian
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7syllables

sikkerhetsforanstaltning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sik-ker-hets-for-an-stalt-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪkːəˌhɛtsfɔrˌɑnstɑltnɪŋ/

Stress

0100010

Morphemes

sikkerhets- + foranstalt- + -ning

The Norwegian noun 'sikkerhetsforanstaltning' (safety measure) is divided into seven syllables: sik-ker-hets-for-an-stalt-ning, with primary stress on the second syllable. It's a compound word with a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A measure or precaution taken to ensure safety or security.

    Safety measure, precaution

    De innførte nye sikkerhetsforanstaltninger etter hendelsen.

    Det er viktig å følge alle sikkerhetsforanstaltninger.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ker'). Secondary stress is possible on 'for' and 'stalt' due to the compound nature of the word.

Syllables

7
sik/sɪk/
ker/kɛr/
hets/hɛts/
for/fɔr/
an/ɑn/
stalt/stɑlt/
ning/nɪŋ/

sik Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ker Closed syllable, stressed.. hets Closed syllable, part of the prefix.. for Open syllable, root element.. an Open syllable, part of the root.. stalt Closed syllable, part of the root.. ning Closed syllable, suffix.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters

Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.

  • The compound nature of the word influences syllable division.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in stress or vowel quality.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/5/2025
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