sikkerhetsutrustning
Syllables
sik-ker-hets-u-trust-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪkːəˌhɛtsʊtrʊstnɪŋ/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
sikkerhets- + utrustning
The word 'sikkerhetsutrustning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: sik-ker-hets-u-trust-ning. Stress falls on 'trust'. It's formed from 'sikkerhet' (safety) and 'utrustning' (equipment). Syllable division follows onset maximization principles.
Definitions
- 1
Safety equipment; gear designed to protect individuals from harm.
Safety equipment
“Han brukte sikkerhetsutrustning under arbeidet.”
“Sikkerhetsutrustning er obligatorisk på byggeplassen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'trust' syllable (the second syllable of 'utrustning').
Syllables
sik — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ker — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 'r'. hets — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. u — Open syllable, short vowel.. trust — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ning — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) rather than ending (codas).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus of the syllable.
- Consonant clusters are common in Norwegian, and syllable division aims to accommodate them without creating overly complex syllable structures.
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