mordbranparagraf
Syllables
mor-dbran-pa-ra-graf
Pronunciation
/muːɾˈbɾanːpaɾaɡɾaːf/
Stress
00111
Morphemes
para- + mordbrann + graf
The word 'mordbrannparagraf' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as 'mor-dbran-pa-ra-graf' with stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of roots 'mord' (murder) and 'brann' (arson) combined with the prefix 'para-' and root 'graf' (paragraph). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
A paragraph in the penal code concerning arson committed in connection with murder.
Murder-arson paragraph
“Han vart dømd etter mordbrannparagrafen.”
“Politiet etterforskar saka etter mordbrannparagrafen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ra' in 'paragraf'. The first two syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mor — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a long vowel.. dbran — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel and a geminate consonant.. pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, stressed.. graf — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'brann').
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of the compound word is syllabified independently before being combined.
- The 'rdbr' cluster is a relatively uncommon but acceptable sequence in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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