straffforfølgning
Syllables
straff-for-føl-gning
Pronunciation
/ˈstrɑfː fɔrˈfølːŋ/
Stress
0110
Morphemes
straff- + følg- + -ning
The word 'straff-forfølgning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: 'straff-for-føl-gning'. Stress falls on 'for'. It's formed from the prefix 'straff-', root 'følg-', and suffix '-ning'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and open syllable preference rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of prosecuting or pursuing someone for a crime; legal prosecution.
Prosecution, legal pursuit
“Straff-forfølgning av lovbryteren ble igangsatt.”
“Han fryktet straff-forfølgning for sine handlinger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'forfølgning' ('for'). 'straff' is unstressed, 'føl' receives secondary stress as part of the stressed element, and 'gning' is unstressed.
Syllables
straff — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'str', vowel 'a', coda 'ff'. Not stressed.. for — Open syllable, onset 'f', vowel 'o', no coda. Primary stressed syllable.. føl — Open syllable, onset 'f', vowel 'ø', no coda. Part of the stressed element.. gning — Closed syllable, onset 'ŋ', vowel 'i', coda 'ng'. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'str' and 'ff' are kept together as onsets.
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables tend to end in vowels whenever possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided between their constituent morphemes.
- The 'ff' cluster is treated as a single phoneme /f/.
- The 'ng' cluster is a standard coda in Nynorsk and doesn't pose a division issue.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect the core syllable division.
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