paragrafrytteri
Syllables
pa-ra-graf-ryt-te-ri
Pronunciation
/paˈɾɑɡɾɑfˈrʏtːəˌɾiː/
Stress
001101
Morphemes
paragraf + rytteri
The Norwegian word 'paragrafrytteri' is a compound noun meaning 'legalism'. It is divided into six syllables: pa-ra-graf-ryt-te-ri, with primary stress on the third syllable. The word is morphologically composed of the root 'paragraf' and the suffix 'rytteri'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and onset-rime division.
Definitions
- 1
Strict adherence to the letter of the law, often to the detriment of its spirit; legalism.
Paragraph-riding, legalism
“Han anklaget henne for paragrafrytteri.”
“Byråkratisk paragrafrytteri hindret prosjektet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ryt'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, the stress can shift.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, vowel and consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel and consonant.. graf — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. ryt — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. te — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. ri — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible.
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- The /rt/ cluster is permissible in Norwegian.
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