straffeforfølging
Syllables
stra-ffe-for-føl-ging
Pronunciation
/ˈstrɑfːəˌfœɾˌfølːɪŋ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
straffe- + følge- + -ing
The word 'straffeforfølging' is a complex Nynorsk noun formed by compounding and suffixation. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles, with primary stress on the root syllable '-føl-'. The word means 'prosecution' and is a common legal term.
Definitions
- 1
The process of prosecuting someone for a crime.
Prosecution
“Straffeforfølgingen ble igangsatt etter nye bevis.”
“Han frykter straffeforfølging.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable '-føl-'. Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, but the root syllable receives a slight emphasis.
Syllables
stra — Open syllable with a consonant cluster onset. Stressed level 0.. ffe — Open syllable with a geminate consonant. Stressed level 0.. for — Open syllable. Stressed level 0.. føl — Closed syllable with a long vowel. Primary stressed syllable (level 1).. ging — Closed syllable with a nasal coda. Stressed level 0.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'str', 'ff').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The 'ff' cluster is permissible in Nynorsk and doesn't require syllable separation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllable division.
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