bestillingsdrap
The Norwegian word 'bestillingsdrap' (contract killing) is syllabified as 'be-stil-lings-drap', with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'bestilling' (ordering) and 'drap' (killing), following Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A killing carried out by someone hired to do so; a contract killing.
Contract killing
“Politiet etterforsker et bestillingsdrap.”
“Han ble dømt for bestillingsdrap.”
syn:Leiemord
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('be'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, stressed.. stil — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster onset.. lings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. drap — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 's' linking the two morphemes can sometimes be considered a separate syllable, but is often integrated into the preceding or following syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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