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sikkerhetsutstyr

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5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “sikkerhetsutstyr” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
5syllables

sikkerhetsutstyr

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sik-ker-hets-ut-styr

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪkːəˌhɛtsˌʉtˈstyːr/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

sikker + hets + utstyr

The word 'sikkerhetsutstyr' is a compound noun syllabified into sik-ker-hets-ut-styr, with primary stress on the final syllable 'styr'. It's composed of the prefix 'sikker-', root '-hets-', and suffix '-utstyr', all of Germanic origin. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and vowel-consonant boundaries.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Safety equipment, protective gear.

    Safety equipment

    “Han brukte sikkerhetsutstyr under arbeidet.”

    “Sikkerhetsutstyr er viktig for å unngå skader.”

    syn:beskyttelsesutstyrvernutstyr

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'styr'. Secondary stress is present on 'sikker'.

Syllables

5
sik/sɪk/
ker/kər/
hets/hɛts/
ut/ʉt/
styr/styːr/

sik — Open syllable (CV), initial syllable.. ker — Closed syllable (CVC).. hets — Closed syllable (CVC).. ut — Open syllable (CV).. styr — Closed syllable (CVC), stressed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

sikker

Germanic origin, adjective forming prefix meaning 'safe, secure'.

root

hets

Germanic origin, nominalizing suffix indicating a state or condition.

suf

utstyr

Germanic origin, noun compound element meaning 'equipment, gear'.

Similar Words

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Maximize Onsets

Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.

Vowel-Consonant Boundary

A vowel followed by a consonant typically initiates a new syllable.

  • The consonant cluster '-kts-' is common and doesn't present a significant exception.
  • Vowel sequences are typical and follow standard syllabification patterns.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

Nearby Words

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