avkriminalisere
Syllables
av-kri-mi-na-li-se-re
Pronunciation
/avˌkɾɪmɪnaˈlɪsəɾə/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
av + kriminal + isere
The word 'avkriminalisere' is divided into seven syllables: av-kri-mi-na-li-se-re. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a verb formed from a prefix, Latin root, and a French-influenced suffix. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.
Definitions
- 1
to decriminalize
To decriminalize
“Regjeringen ønsker å avkriminalisere narkotika.”
“De vil avkriminalisere hjemmebrygging.”
ant:kriminalisere
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kri') of the root. Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. kri — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'kr' as onset.. mi — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. na — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. li — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. se — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. re — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors forming syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Norwegian allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, but those in 'avkriminalisere' are common.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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