kriminalteknikk
The Norwegian word 'kriminalteknikk' is divided into five syllables: kri-mi-nal-tek-nikk. It's a compound noun with stress on the 'tek' syllable. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and forming syllables around vowel nuclei, with geminate consonants contributing to syllable weight.
Definitions
- 1
The application of scientific methods and techniques to investigate crimes.
Forensic science, criminal technology
“Hun jobber innen kriminalteknikk.”
“Kriminalteknikere samlet bevis på åstedet.”
syn:Rettsmedisin
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'tek' syllable (the fourth syllable).
Syllables
kri — Open syllable, onset 'kr', nucleus 'i'. mi — Closed syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'i'. nal — Closed syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'a', coda 'l'. tek — Closed syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'e', coda 'k', primary stress. nikk — Closed syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'i', coda 'kk', geminate consonant
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonants are grouped into the onset as much as possible (e.g., 'kr-').
Syllable Nucleus
Every syllable must have a nucleus, typically a vowel.
Coda Formation
Consonants following the nucleus form the coda.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants (double consonants) contribute to syllable weight and are treated as a single unit within the coda.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't significantly alter the syllabification rules.
- Slight variations in pronunciation might occur across different dialects of Norwegian, but the core syllable structure remains consistent.
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