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straffebestemmelse

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

straffebestemmelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

stra-ffe-bes-tem-mel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈstrɑfːəˌbɛstɛmːəlsə/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

straffe + bestem + melse

The word 'straffebestemmelse' is a complex Nynorsk noun divided into six syllables: stra-ffe-bes-tem-mel-se. Primary stress falls on 'tem'. It's morphologically composed of a prefix/root 'straffe-', a root 'bestem-', and a suffix '-melse'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A legal provision or clause specifying a punishment for a particular offense.

    Punishment provision/clause

    Denne straffebestemmelsen er kontroversiell.

    Han ble dømt i henhold til straffebestemmelsen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tem'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns of this length and complexity.

Syllables

6
stra/strɑ/
ffe/fːə/
bes/bɛs/
tem/tɛmː/
mel/mɛl/
se/sə/

stra Open syllable with a complex onset. Stressed level 0.. ffe Open syllable with a geminate consonant. Stressed level 0.. bes Closed syllable. Stressed level 0.. tem Closed syllable with a geminate consonant. Primary stressed syllable. Stressed level 1.. mel Closed syllable. Stressed level 0.. se Open syllable. Stressed level 0.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'str-', 'bes-').

Vowel Sequencing

Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable (e.g., 'be-stem-').

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables are structured to follow the sonority sequencing principle.

  • The geminate consonants 'ff' and 'mm' are treated as single units contributing to syllable weight.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities, but the syllabification remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025
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