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voldsforbryter

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4 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

voldsforbryter

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

volds-for-bry-ter

Pronunciation

/vɔldsˈfɔrbryːtər/

Stress

0010

Morphemes

volds + bryter + for

The word 'voldsforbryter' is divided into four syllables: volds-for-bry-ter. Stress falls on 'bry'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and using vowel sounds as syllable boundaries. It's a compound noun with a prefix indicating the type of crime and a root denoting the act of committing it.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person who commits a violent crime.

    Violent offender

    “Han vart arrestert som ein voldsforbryter.”

    syn:kriminelllovbrytar
    ant:lovlydig borgar

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bry'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.

Syllables

4
volds/vɔlds/
for/fɔr/
bry/bryː/
ter/tər/

volds — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'vlds'. for — Open syllable, simple onset 'f'. bry — Open syllable, simple onset 'b'. ter — Closed syllable, onset 't'

Word Parts

pre

volds

Derived from 'vald' (power, violence), Old Norse origin, indicates type of crime

root

bryter

From 'bryte' (to break, violate), Old Norse origin, denotes the act of committing the crime

suf

for

Meaning 'against' or 'in relation to', Old Norse origin, connects crime to a target

Similar Words

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Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'vlds' in 'volds').

Vowel as Syllable Boundary

Vowel sounds generally mark the boundaries between syllables.

  • The 'lds' cluster in 'volds' could potentially be broken by some speakers, but the standard syllabification maintains it.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/15/2025

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