sikkerhetshensyn
Syllables
sik-ker-hets-hen-syn
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪkːəˌhɛtsˌhɛnˌsyn/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
sikker + hensyn + -hets
The Norwegian word 'sikkerhetshensyn' (safety consideration) is divided into five syllables: sik-ker-hets-hen-syn, with stress on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'sikker' (safe) and 'hensyn' (consideration), following standard Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing onsets and predictable stress.
Definitions
- 1
Safety consideration, regard for safety.
Safety consideration
“Det må tas sikkerhetshensyn ved bygging av broen.”
“Manglende sikkerhetshensyn førte til ulykken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sik'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of a word or compound.
Syllables
sik — Closed syllable, stressed.. ker — Closed syllable, unstressed.. hets — Closed syllable, unstressed.. hen — Open syllable, unstressed.. syn — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) Syllables
VCC syllables are common, particularly with the 'r' sound.
Stress Placement
Primary stress generally falls on the first syllable of a word or compound.
- Vowel length in 'sik' is phonemically significant.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't alter the basic syllabification rules.
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