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straffetillegg

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

4 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

straffetillegg

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

straf-fe-til-legg

Pronunciation

/ˈstrɑfːəˌtɪlːeɡ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

straffe + til + legg

The word 'straffetillegg' is divided into four syllables: straf-fe-til-legg. The primary stress falls on 'til'. It's a noun composed of a prefix 'straffe' (punish) and a root/suffix 'tillegg' (addition). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    An additional penalty or surcharge.

    Penalty addition

    “Han måtte betale eit straffetillegg for forseelsen.”

    “Straffetillegget var høgt.”

    syn:bøte tilleggekstra straff
    ant:straffreduksjon

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'til'.

Syllables

4
straf/strɑf/
fe/fə/
til/tɪl/
legg/leɡ/

straf — Open syllable (CVC), initial consonant cluster.. fe — Open syllable (CV).. til — Open syllable (CVC), primary stress.. legg — Open syllable (CVC), final consonant cluster.

Word Parts

pre

straffe

Old Norse origin, meaning 'to punish', indicates penalty.

root

til

Old Norse origin, meaning 'to, towards'.

suf

legg

Old Norse origin, meaning 'addition, lay', forms the noun.

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Open Syllable Preference

Nynorsk favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.

Consonant Cluster Maintenance

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily breakable.

  • The 'ff' cluster is treated as a single consonant.
  • The velar fricative /ɣ/ at the end of 'tillegg' does not form a separate syllable.
  • Regional vowel variations may exist but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/22/2025

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