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krigsforbrytelse

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5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

krigsforbrytelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

krigs-for-bry-tel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈkriːɡsfɔrbryːtəlse/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

krigs- + bryt- + -else

The word 'krigsforbrytelse' is divided into five syllables: krigs-for-bry-tel-se. Stress falls on 'bry'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It's a compound noun meaning 'war crime' with Old Norse roots.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A violation of the laws of war.

    War crime

    “Han ble dømt for krigsforbrytelser.”

    “FN etterforsker påståtte krigsforbrytelser.”

    syn:krigslovbrot

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'bry'.

Syllables

5
krigs/ˈkriːɡs/
for/ˈfɔr/
bry/ˈbryː/
tel/ˈtəl/
se/ˈse/

krigs — Closed syllable with consonant cluster onset.. for — Open syllable.. bry — Syllable with a diphthong nucleus.. tel — Open syllable.. se — Closed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

krigs-

Derived from 'krig' (war), genitive form, Old Norse origin, attributive function.

root

bryt-

From 'bryte' (to break, violate), Old Norse origin, root.

suf

-else

Noun-forming suffix, Old Norse origin.

Similar Words

bok­han­delar­beids­livlands­bygd

Maximize Onsets

Prioritizes forming syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Avoids leaving consonants without a preceding vowel.

Open Syllables

Vowels followed by consonants typically form open syllables.

  • The 'rs' cluster in 'krigs' is a common feature and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation are minor and don't affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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