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strafforfylging

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4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

strafforfylging

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

stra-ffor-fyl-ging

Pronunciation

/ˈstrafːɔrˌfʏlːɡɪŋ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

straff + for + fylging

The word 'strafforfylging' is a Nynorsk noun meaning 'prosecution'. It is divided into four syllables: stra-ffor-fyl-ging, with primary stress on 'ffor'. The syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants. It's a compound word with Old Norse roots.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Prosecution, legal proceedings following an offense.

    Prosecution

    “Strafforfylginga starta i dag.”

    “Ho frykta strafforfylging.”

    syn:Forfølgingrettsforfølging
    ant:Frifinnelse

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for').

Syllables

4
stra/stra/
ffor/fɔr/
fyl/fʏl/
ging/ɡɪŋ/

stra — Open syllable, onset cluster.. ffor — Closed syllable, geminate consonant, stressed.. fyl — Open syllable.. ging — Closed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

straff

Old Norse origin, related to 'strict' or 'punishment'.

root

for

Old Norse origin, meaning 'to proceed' or 'to go'.

suf

fylging

Old Norse origin, meaning 'to follow'.

Similar Words

straf­fe­be­stem­mel­sefor­valt­ningfylg­je­ska­de

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a geminate cluster.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.

  • The compound nature of the word influences syllable structure.
  • Geminate consonants create heavier syllables.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation may exist.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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