rettsforfølging
The word 'rettsforfølging' is divided into four syllables: ret-tsfor-føl-ging. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). It's a noun meaning 'legal prosecution' and is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The process of legal prosecution; pursuit of justice through legal means.
Legal prosecution, pursuit of justice.
“Rettsforfølgingen av ham var lang og kostbar.”
“Hun krevde en grundig rettsforfølging.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
ret — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tsfor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ts' forming an onset.. føl — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. ging — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant and a final consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The 'ts' cluster is a potential edge case but is accepted in Nynorsk.
- Vowel length is phonemic and can influence perceived syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
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