tredjegradsforhøyr
Syllables
tre-dje-grad-sfor-høyr
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɛd͡jəˌɡraːdsfɔɾˈhøʏɾ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
tredje- + grad + -s
The word 'tredjegradsforhøyr' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: tre-dje-grad-sfor-høyr. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from a numeral prefix, a root meaning 'degree', and a verb root meaning 'to hear', combined with grammatical suffixes. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A hearing or interrogation conducted under the third degree of pressure.
Third-degree hearing/interrogation
“Han vart utsett for eit tredjegradsforhøyr.”
“Politiet brukte tredjegradsforhøyr for å få fram sanninga.”
ant:mild avhøyr
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('for-høyr'). Nynorsk typically stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
tre — Open syllable, initial consonant.. dje — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. grad — Closed syllable, vowel length.. sfor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. høyr — Closed syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Prevents leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The 'rd' cluster in 'tredjegrads' is generally pronounced with both consonants, though simplification can occur in colloquial speech.
- The prefix 'for-' is typically pronounced as a single syllable.
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