majestetsforbrytelse
Syllables
ma-jes-tets-for-bry-tel-se
Pronunciation
/mæˈjɛstɛtsfɔrˈbrytɛlsə/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
for + majestet + -s, -else
The word 'majestetsforbrytelse' is a seven-syllable Norwegian noun meaning 'lèse-majesté'. It's formed from 'majestet' (majesty), 'for' (against), and 'brytelse' (violation). Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
Lèse-majesté, a crime against the dignity of the state or sovereign.
Lèse-majesté
“Han ble anklaget for majestetsforbrytelse.”
“Majestetsforbrytelse er en alvorlig forbrytelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ma'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root word.
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, stressed.. jes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tets — Closed syllable, unstressed.. for — Open syllable, unstressed.. bry — Open syllable, unstressed.. tel — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The 't' in 'tets' can sometimes be reduced or elided in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel qualities.
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