sikkerhetskomite
Syllables
sik-ker-hets-kom-i-te
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪkːəˌhɛtskɔmɪˈteː/
Stress
100011
Morphemes
sikkerhets- + komité
The word 'sikkerhetskomité' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: sik-ker-hets-kom-i-te. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('te'). It consists of a prefix/root 'sikkerhets-' and a borrowed root 'komité'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A group of people appointed for a specific function, typically to consider or investigate something.
Safety Committee
“Sikkerhetskomitéen møtes hver uke.”
“Hun er medlem av sikkerhetskomitéen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'te' syllable of 'komité'. 'sikkerhets-' receives secondary stress, but is much weaker. The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
sik — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. ker — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. hets — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. kom — Open syllable, part of the borrowed root.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. te — Closed syllable, long vowel, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, which serves as the syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants typically assigned to the following syllable.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllable division.
- The borrowed root 'komité' follows Norwegian phonological adaptation rules.
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