sikkerhetsforhold
Syllables
sik-ker-hets-for-hold
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪkːəˌhɛtsfɔɾˈhɔl/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
sikkerhets- + for-hold
The Norwegian word 'sikkerhetsforhold' (safety conditions) is divided into syllables as sik-ker-hets-for-hold, with primary stress on 'sik' and 'hold'. It's a compound noun formed from 'sikker' (safe), 'for' (for), and 'hold' (condition), following Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-centric structures.
Definitions
- 1
Safety conditions; circumstances relating to safety.
Safety conditions
“Vi må vurdere sikkerhetsforholdene før vi starter arbeidet.”
“Dårlige sikkerhetsforhold kan føre til ulykker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sik') and the last syllable ('hold'). The first syllable receives slightly more emphasis.
Syllables
sik — Open syllable, stressed.. ker — Open syllable, unstressed.. hets — Closed syllable, unstressed.. for — Open syllable, unstressed.. hold — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
- Potential for hyphenation in written form, though not always present.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.