kriminaalstatistikk
Syllables
kri-mi-naal-stat-i-stikk
Pronunciation
/kriˈmɪnaːlstaˈtɪstɪkː/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
kriminal- + statist- + -ikk
The word 'kriminalstatistikk' is divided into six syllables: kri-mi-naal-stat-i-stikk. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'kriminal-', a French/Italian-derived root 'statist-', and a Nynorsk suffix '-ikk'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stat-'). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds.
Definitions
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Data and information relating to the occurrence of crime.
Crime statistics
“Politiet offentliggjorde den siste kriminalstatistikken.”
“Kriminalstatistikken viser en økning i innbrudd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stat-'). This is typical for Nynorsk words of this length and structure.
Syllables
kri — Open syllable with a consonant cluster onset. No stress.. mi — Open syllable. No stress.. naal — Open syllable with a long vowel. No stress.. stat — Closed syllable with primary stress.. i — Open syllable. No stress.. stikk — Closed syllable. No stress.
Word Parts
kriminal-
Derived from Latin 'criminalis', meaning 'relating to crime'. Functions as an adjectival/nominal modifier.
statist-
Derived from French 'statistique' (Italian 'statista'), meaning 'relating to statistics'. Core meaning of the word.
-ikk
Common Nynorsk suffix denoting a field of study or a collection of data. Nominalizing function.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'kri-').
Vowel Sounds
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a separate syllable (e.g., 'mi-', 'naal-').
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed (e.g., 'stikk').
- The 'kri-' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The final '-ikk' suffix is a stable morphological unit.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived stress, but the primary stress remains on the penultimate syllable.
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