gjentakingsstraff
Syllables
gjent-a-kings-straff
Pronunciation
/ˈjɛnːtɑˌɪŋsˌstrafː/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
gjen- + tak- + -ingsstraff
The word 'gjentakingsstraff' is divided into four syllables: gjent-a-kings-straff. It consists of the prefix 'gjen-', the root 'tak-', and the suffixes '-ings' and '-straff'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tak'). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A repeated punishment; a penalty imposed for a repeated offense.
Repeated punishment
“Han fikk en gjentakingsstraff for fartsovertredelsen.”
“Gjentakingsstraff er vanlig ved gjentatte lovbrudd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tak'). Stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk words with multiple syllables.
Syllables
gjent — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'gj', vowel nucleus 'e', coda 't'. a — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'. kings — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'k', vowel nucleus 'i', coda 'ngs'. straff — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'str', vowel nucleus 'a', coda 'f'
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'gj', 'str').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to the word's structure.
- Potential dialectal variations in the pronunciation of the 'gj' cluster.
- Regional variations in vowel length.
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