sikkerhetssselle
Syllables
sik-ker-het-ss-sel-le
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪkːərˌhɛtːsˌsɛlːə/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
sikker + -hetsselle
The word 'sikkerhetsselle' is a compound noun syllabified as sik-ker-het-ss-sel-le, with primary stress on the second and fifth syllables. It's composed of the root 'sikker' (safe) and suffixes forming a noun meaning 'safety cell'.
Definitions
- 1
A safety cell; a secure cell, often used in prisons or high-security facilities.
Safety cell
“Han ble plassert i en sikkerhetsselle.”
“Sikkerhetssellen var utstyrt med overvåkingskameraer.”
syn:sikringscelle
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ker') of 'sikkerhet' and the first syllable ('sel') of 'selle'.
Syllables
sik — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ker — Closed syllable, stressed.. het — Closed syllable.. ss — Syllable with geminate consonant, part of the compound.. sel — Open syllable, stressed.. le — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components.
- Geminate consonants (kk, tt, ll) do not affect syllable division.
- The genitive/possessive -s- is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
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