religionsforfølgelse
Syllables
re-li-gions-for-føl-gelse
Pronunciation
/rɛ.lɪˈɡjɔːns.fɔrˈføl.ɡɛlsə/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
for- + religions- + -forfølgelse
The word 'religionsforfølgelse' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'religious persecution'. It is divided into six syllables: re-li-gions-for-føl-gelse, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, with origins in Old Norse and Latin. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Religious persecution; the systematic mistreatment, discrimination, or killing of people because of their religious beliefs.
Religious persecution
“Religionsforfølgelse er et alvorlig menneskerettighetsproblem.”
“Mange flyktninger har flyktet fra religionsforfølgelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('li'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian nouns of this length and complexity.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial consonant and vowel.. li — Open syllable, initial consonant and vowel.. gions — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, initial consonant and vowel.. føl — Open syllable, initial consonant and vowel.. gelse — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritize creating syllables with initial consonant clusters (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Divide syllables after each vowel sound, unless it creates an impossible consonant cluster.
- The 'g' in 'gions' could theoretically be part of the following syllable, but the vowel quality and stress favor the proposed division.
- Norwegian syllable division can be somewhat flexible, particularly with complex consonant clusters.
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