straffeforfølgning
Syllables
stra-ffe-for-føl-gning
Pronunciation
/ˈstrɑfːəˌfœrfølɡniŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
straffe- + følge- + -ning
The word 'straffeforfølgning' is a Nynorsk noun meaning 'prosecution'. It is divided into five syllables: stra-ffe-for-føl-gning, with primary stress on the second syllable ('for'). The word is formed through compounding and derivation, with a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of prosecuting someone for a crime.
Prosecution
“Straffeforfølgningen var langvarig.”
“Politiet startet en straffeforfølgning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound words.
Syllables
stra — Open syllable, onset cluster 'str', vowel 'a'.. ffe — Closed syllable, onset 'ff', vowel 'e', coda 'f'.. for — Open syllable, onset 'f', vowel 'o', coda 'r'.. føl — Open syllable, onset 'f', vowel 'ø', coda 'l'.. gning — Closed syllable, onset 'g', vowel 'i', coda 'ng'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'str', 'ff', and 'gn' are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound word.
- The 'ff' cluster is a common and accepted consonant cluster in Norwegian.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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