legemskrenkelse
The word 'legemskrenkelse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: le-gems-kren-kel-se. The primary stress falls on 'kren'. The syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel boundary identification, typical for Nynorsk. It consists of the root 'legem' (body) and the suffix 'skrenkelse' (injury).
Definitions
- 1
Physical injury or violation of bodily integrity.
Bodily harm, physical assault.
“Han ble dømt for legemskrenkelse.”
“Offeret hevder å ha blitt utsatt for legemskrenkelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'kren'. Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root within a compound word.
Syllables
le — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. gems — Closed syllable, contains a schwa vowel.. kren — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a short vowel.. kel — Closed syllable, contains a schwa vowel.. se — Open syllable, final syllable, contains a schwa vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Boundary Rule
Each vowel nucleus typically forms the core of a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with the boundaries between compound word elements.
- The 'sk' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The genitive '-s-' is typically pronounced as /s/ and doesn't create a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction may occur.
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