gjentaingsstraff
Syllables
gjen-ta-ings-straff
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːˌtɑɪŋsˌstrafː/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
gjen- + ta + ings-straff
The word 'gjentaingsstraff' is a compound noun meaning 'repeated punishment'. It is syllabified as gjen-ta-ings-straff, with primary stress on the final syllable 'straff'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, reflecting the word's morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
Repeated punishment; a punishment imposed for a repeated offense.
Repeated punishment
“Han fikk en gjentaingsstraff for å ha kjørt i ruspåvirket tilstand.”
“Dommeren vurderte å gi en gjentaingsstraff.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'straff'. Norwegian stress is generally on the first syllable of the root in compound words, but the suffix 'straff' is strong enough to attract the stress.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, onset cluster /ɡj/, vowel /ɛn/. Unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, onset /t/, vowel /ɑ/. Unstressed.. ings — Closed syllable, onset /ɪ/, vowel /ŋs/. Unstressed.. straff — Closed syllable, onset /str/, vowel /afː/. Primary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
- The word is a compound noun, influencing the syllabification based on its morphemic structure.
- Dialectal variations in the pronunciation of 'j' and 'g' sounds may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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