strafforfølgning
Syllables
straff-or-følg-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈstrɑfːɔɾfølɡniŋ/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
straff + før + følgning
The word 'strafforfølgning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: straff-or-følg-ning. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The process of prosecuting someone for a crime.
Prosecution
“Strafforfølgningen av ham var langvarig.”
“Politiet iverksatte en strafforfølgning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('straff-'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
straff — Open syllable, stressed, with a consonant cluster onset.. or — Open syllable, unstressed, with a single consonant onset.. følg — Open syllable, unstressed, with a single consonant onset.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed, with a single consonant onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk syllable division generally prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, which serves as the syllable nucleus.
- The /str/ consonant cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a division challenge.
- The alveolar tap /ɾ/ is a common allophone of /r/ in many Norwegian dialects.
- The final /niŋ/ is a typical noun ending.
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