maksimumsstraff
The word 'maksimumsstraff' is divided into four syllables: maks-i-mums-straff. It consists of the Latin-derived prefix 'maksimum' and the Old Norse root 'straff'. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus formation.
Definitions
- 1
The maximum penalty; the highest possible punishment.
Maximum penalty/sentence
“Han fekk maksimumsstraff for brotet.”
syn:høgaste straffaant:lågaste straffa
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('i') due to the length of the prefix and the following syllable. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable, but prefixes can shift the stress.
Syllables
maks — Open syllable, onset maximization.. i — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. mums — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /ms/ as coda.. straff — Closed syllable, geminated /f/ as coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel as its nucleus.
Coda Formation
Consonants following the vowel nucleus form the coda of the syllable.
- The /ks/ cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The gemination of /f/ is a standard feature of Nynorsk phonology.
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