voldtektsoffer
The word 'voldtektsoffer' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: vold-tekt-sof-fer. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the standard Nynorsk rules of forming syllables around vowel nuclei and including consonant clusters within the same syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A person who has been subjected to rape.
Rape victim
“Politiet behandlet voldtektsofferet med respekt.”
“Hun er et voldtektsoffer som trenger hjelp.”
syn:overgrepsutsatt
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('vold'). Nynorsk stress is generally weaker than in English, but the first syllable of compound nouns receives slightly more emphasis.
Syllables
vold — Open syllable, initial syllable of the compound.. tekt — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. sof — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. fer — Open syllable, final syllable of the compound.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are typically included in the same syllable.
Compound Noun Stress
The first syllable of a compound noun generally receives slightly more stress.
- The 'kt' cluster in 'tekt' is a common and regular occurrence in Nynorsk. The double 'f' in 'soffer' does not affect syllabification.
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