nødvergehandling
The word 'nødvergehandling' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: nød-ver-ge-hand-ling. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles. It denotes a self-defense action.
Definitions
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A self-defense action; an act of defending oneself or others from immediate danger.
Self-defense action
“Politiet vurderer om handlingen var en nødvergehandling.”
“Han hevdet at det var nødvergehandling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ver'). Norwegian compounds typically stress the first syllable of the root word.
Syllables
nød — Open syllable, vowel peak.. ver — Closed syllable, vowel peak, onset consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable, vowel peak.. hand — Closed syllable, vowel peak, long vowel.. ling — Closed syllable, vowel peak, nasal consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The 'ge' cluster pronunciation can vary regionally, but the syllabification remains consistent.
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