gjengkriminalitet
Syllables
gjeng-kri-mi-na-li-tet
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛŋkɾɪmɪnaːlɪtɛt/
Stress
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Morphemes
gjeng + kriminal + itet
The word 'gjengkriminalitet' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: gjeng-kri-mi-na-li-tet. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of a prefix 'gjeng-', a root 'kriminal-', and a suffix '-itet'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds.
Definitions
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Criminal activity carried out by gangs.
Gang crime
“Politiet bekjemper gjengkriminalitet i byen.”
“Økningen i gjengkriminalitet er bekymringsfull.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'na'.
Syllables
gjeng — Open syllable, complex onset 'gj'. kri — Open syllable, onset 'kr'. mi — Open syllable, onset 'm'. na — Open syllable, onset 'n', long vowel. li — Open syllable, onset 'l'. tet — Closed syllable, onset 't', coda 't'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables following a consonant are typically vowel-initial.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
- The 'gj' cluster is a unique feature of Norwegian and requires special consideration.
- The long vowel /aː/ in 'na' is typical for borrowed words.
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