sikkerhetskontor
Syllables
sik-ker-hets-kon-tor
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪkːəˌhɛtskɔntɔr/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
sikkerhet/kontor + -het
The word 'sikkerhetskontor' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: sik-ker-hets-kon-tor. Stress falls on the first syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-based syllabification. It consists of the morphemes 'sikkerhet' and 'kontor'.
Definitions
- 1
A security office; a place where security measures are implemented and monitored.
Security office
“Vi må melde oss til sikkerhetskontoret.”
“Sikkerhetskontoret utførte en grundig sjekk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sik-').
Syllables
sik — Closed syllable, stressed.. ker — Open syllable, unstressed.. hets — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kon — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tor — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters as part of the syllable onset.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
- The double consonant 'kk' is common in Norwegian orthography.
- Compound words are treated as separate units for stress and syllabification.
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