strafforfølging
The word 'strafforfølging' is a Nynorsk noun meaning 'prosecution'. It is divided into four syllables: straff-or-føl-ging, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, reflecting its morphemic structure (straff- + før- + følging).
Definitions
- 1
The process of prosecuting someone for a crime; the legal consequences following an offense.
Prosecution, punishment following
“Strafforfølgingen av ham var langvarig.”
“Politiet igangsatte strafforfølging.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('straff'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
straff — Stressed, open syllable with a complex onset.. or — Unstressed, open syllable with a simple onset.. føl — Unstressed, open syllable with a simple onset.. ging — Unstressed, closed syllable with a simple onset.
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters as onsets, as seen in 'straff'.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, ensuring each division has a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within a syllable, influencing the placement of syllable boundaries.
- The /ɾ/ sound may vary regionally between an alveolar tap and a trill.
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification reflects this structure.
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