erstatningsrett
The word 'erstatningsrett' is divided into four syllables: er-stat-nings-rett. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nings'). The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity, with consideration for geminate consonants and the 'ng' cluster.
Definitions
- 1
The body of law relating to compensation for damages or loss.
Law of torts, compensation law
“Han studerer erstatningsrett.”
“Saken omhandlet et spørsmål om erstatningsrett.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nings').
Syllables
er — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. stat — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants, 'ng' cluster.. rett — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a geminate consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants are treated as a single, lengthened consonant within the syllable.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single consonant phoneme.
- Geminate consonants lengthen the syllable.
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