forfatningsbrott
Syllables
for-fat-nings-brott
Pronunciation
/fɔrˈfatːnɪŋsbɾɔtː/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
for- + fatnings- + -brott
The word 'forfatningsbrott' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: for-fat-nings-brott. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fat'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, common in Nynorsk phonology.
Definitions
- 1
A violation of the constitution.
Constitutional breach, constitutional crime
“Han vart dømd for forfatningsbrott.”
“Dette kan verte rekna som eit alvorleg forfatningsbrott.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fat'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a single consonant.. fat — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a geminate consonant. Primary stress.. nings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel, 'ng' cluster and a single consonant.. brott — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a geminate consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
The syllable division attempts to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences or consonant clusters.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants (double consonants) are treated as a single unit within a syllable, lengthening the preceding vowel.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Geminate consonants affect syllable weight and vowel length.
- Nynorsk allows for relatively complex consonant clusters.
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