gjentaingsstraff
Syllables
gjent-aings-straff
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːtɑɪŋsˌstrafː/
Stress
010
Morphemes
gjent- + straff + -aings
The word 'gjentaingsstraff' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into three syllables: gjent-aings-straff. The primary stress falls on the final syllable 'straff'. It consists of the prefix 'gjent-', the suffix '-aings', and the root 'straff', and means 'repetition penalty'.
Definitions
- 1
A penalty imposed for repeating an offense or action.
Repetition penalty
“Han fekk ei gjentaingsstraff for å køyre for fort igjen.”
“Gjentaingsstraffen var høgare enn den første.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'straff'. The first syllable 'gjent' receives weak stress, and the middle syllable 'aings' is unstressed.
Syllables
gjent — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'gj', stressed (weakly).. aings — Open syllable, diphthong 'ai', inflectional suffix.. straff — Closed syllable, long consonant 'f', primary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'gj-' are maximized within the syllable onset.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within clusters are ordered by sonority (e.g., in 'straff').
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors syllables ending in vowels.
- The 'gj-' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- Long vowels and consonants are standard in Nynorsk and don't affect syllabification rules.
- The '-aings-' suffix is complex but follows established patterns for nominalization.
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