gjengkriminalitet
Syllables
gjeng-kri-mi-na-li-tet
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛŋkɾɪmɪnaːlɪtɛt/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
gjeng + kriminal + itet
The word 'gjengkriminalitet' is a compound noun meaning 'gang crime'. It is divided into six syllables: gjeng-kri-mi-na-li-tet, with primary stress on the second syllable ('kri'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and maintaining morphemic boundaries. It consists of a prefix 'gjeng-', a root 'kriminal-', and a suffix '-itet'.
Definitions
- 1
Criminal activity carried out by gangs.
Gang crime
“Politiet bekjemper gjengkriminalitet i byen.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'kri'. Norwegian compound words often stress the second element.
Syllables
gjeng — Open syllable, onset cluster 'gj', vowel 'ɛŋ'.. kri — Open syllable, onset 'k', vowel 'ɾi'.. mi — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'i'.. na — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'aː'.. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'i'.. tet — Closed syllable, onset 't', vowel 'ɛ', coda 't'.
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian attempts to include as many consonants as possible in the syllable onset.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a syllable are ordered according to their sonority.
Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
- The 'gj' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't pose a syllabification issue.
- The 'kri' sequence is kept together due to the preference for maintaining morphemic integrity and avoiding complex codas.
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