sikkerhetsgrense
Syllables
sik-ker-hets-gren-se
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪkːəˌhɛtsˈɡrɛnsə/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
sikker, grense + -het
The word 'sikkerhetsgrense' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: sik-ker-hets-gren-se. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and standard Norwegian stress rules. It consists of the root 'sikker' (safe) with the suffix '-het' and the root 'grense' (limit).
Definitions
- 1
The maximum acceptable level of risk or danger.
Safety limit
“Vi må holde oss innenfor sikkerhetsgrensen.”
“Sikkerhetsgrensen for dette stoffet er lav.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sik-').
Syllables
sik — Closed syllable, stressed.. ker — Closed syllable.. hets — Closed syllable.. gren — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of a word.
Vowel-Final Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are permissible.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morpheme boundaries, but syllable division follows general phonological rules.
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