straffebestemmelse
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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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.
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