straffforfølging
Syllables
straff-for-føl-ging
Pronunciation
/ˈstrɑfː fɔrˈfølːɪŋ/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
for- + straff/følging + -ing
The word 'straff-forfølging' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: straff-for-føl-ging. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'forfølging'. It consists of the root 'straff', the prefix 'for-', the root 'følging', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-based rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of prosecuting someone for a crime.
Prosecution
“Straff-forfølgingen var langvarig.”
“Politiet vil starte en grundig straff-forfølging.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'forfølging' (/ˈfølːɪŋ/). The first syllable 'straff' is unstressed, 'for' is unstressed, and 'ging' is unstressed.
Syllables
straff — Closed syllable, containing a geminate consonant. The 'f' is a long consonant.. for — Open syllable, functioning as a prefix.. føl — Open syllable, part of the root.. ging — Closed syllable, containing the nominalizing suffix '-ing'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'str' in 'straff').
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are divided around vowel sounds (e.g., 'for-føl').
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants are treated as part of the following syllable (e.g., 'f' in 'straff' is long and part of the syllable).
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Geminate consonants require careful consideration in syllable division.
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