skadesløsholdelse
Syllables
ska-des-løs-hol-del-se
Pronunciation
/ˈskɑːdəsˌløːʃhɔldɛlsə/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
skade + løs + holdelse
The word 'skadesløsholdelse' is a complex Norwegian noun divided into six syllables: ska-des-løs-hol-del-se. It is stressed on the first syllable and comprises a prefix 'skade-', a root 'løs-', and a suffix '-holdelse'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The practice or policy of indemnification; the act of holding someone harmless from damage or loss.
Indemnification, holding harmless.
“Forsikringsselskapet dekker skadesløsholdelse.”
“Avtalen inneholder en klausul om skadesløsholdelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ska'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
ska — Open syllable, stressed, onset cluster 'sk'.. des — Closed syllable, onset 'd', coda 's'.. løs — Closed syllable, onset 'lø', coda 'ʃ'.. hol — Open syllable, onset 'h', vowel 'ɔ'.. del — Open syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'ɛ'.. se — Open syllable, onset 's', vowel 'ə'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable if possible (e.g., 'sk' in 'ska').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel (e.g., 'a' in 'ska').
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the nucleus to the coda.
- The /ʃh/ cluster is relatively uncommon but permissible in Norwegian.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.