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Words with Root “straffe- / følge-” in Norwegian

Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “straffe- / følge-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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straffe- / følge- Old Norse origins, verb roots meaning 'to punish' and 'to follow' respectively.

straffeforfølgelse
5 syllables18 letters
stra·ffe·for·føl·gelse
/ˈstrɑfːəˌfœrlɡelse/
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The word 'straffeforfølgelse' is divided into five syllables: stra-ffe-for-føl-gelse. It's a compound noun formed from the roots 'straffe' (punish) and 'følge' (follow) with the prefix 'for-' and the suffix '-else'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('føl'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.