sanksjonsstraff
The word 'sanksjonsstraff' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into two syllables: 'sanksjons-' and '-straff'. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is formed from the roots 'sanksjon' (sanction) and 'straff' (punishment). Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A punishment or penalty imposed as a sanction.
Sanction penalty
“Regjeringen innførte en streng sanksjonsstraff.”
“Sanksjonsstraffen ble kritisert av flere land.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sanksjons-').
Syllables
sanksjons — Stressed syllable, containing a complex onset ('sj') and a diphthong.. straff — Unstressed syllable, containing a consonant cluster ('str') and a long vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'sj', 'str').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within a syllable are ordered by sonority, with higher sonority sounds closer to the nucleus.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The double 'f' in 'straff' indicates a geminate consonant, lengthening the sound.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but generally do not alter syllable division.
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