rettsbehandling
The word 'rettsbehandling' is divided into four syllables: retts-be-hand-ling. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's a noun formed from a prefix ('retts-'), a root ('behandl-'), and a suffix ('-ing'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, typical for Nynorsk.
Definitions
- 1
The process of legal handling or judicial proceedings.
Legal processing, handling of a case.
“Rettssbehandlinga tok lang tid.”
“Han klaget over rettssbehandlinga.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be-**hand**-ling'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
retts — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'rt', vowel 'e', coda 'ts'.. be — Open syllable, onset 'b', vowel 'e'.. hand — Open syllable, onset 'h', vowel 'a', coda 'nd'.. ling — Closed syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'i', coda 'ng'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'rt', 'hand').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The 'ts' cluster can sometimes be pronounced as [s] depending on dialect.
- Vowel qualities can vary slightly depending on regional pronunciation.
- The word is consistently syllabified and stressed regardless of its grammatical context.
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