riksrettstiltale
The word 'riksrettstiltale' is a complex Nynorsk noun divided into five syllables: riks-rett-stil-ta-le. It's a compound word with stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and sonority sequencing principles.
Definitions
- 1
An official indictment brought forth in a process of impeachment.
Impeachment indictment
“Stortinget vurderer å reise riksrettstiltale mot statsråden.”
“Riksrettstiltalen ble møtt med sterk kritikk.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rett'). Nynorsk stress is generally weak, but compound nouns often stress the first meaningful unit.
Syllables
riks — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'i', coda 'ks'. rett — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'e', coda 'tt' (geminate consonant). stil — Open syllable, onset 'st', nucleus 'i', coda 'l'. ta — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ɑː', coda null. le — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'e', coda null
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (initial consonants).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
Avoidance of Isolated Consonants
Nynorsk generally avoids leaving single consonants as syllable onsets if they can be incorporated into the preceding syllable.
- The double 't' in 'rett' and 'tiltale' can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech. Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (trill vs. approximant).
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