rettsforfølgelse
Syllables
retts-for-føl-gelse
Pronunciation
/rɛtsfɔɾˈfølɡelse/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
retts- + følg- + -else
The word 'rettsforfølgelse' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'legal prosecution'. It is divided into four syllables: retts-for-føl-gelse, with primary stress on 'for'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix ('retts-'), a root ('følg-'), and a suffix ('-else'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
Legal prosecution; the process of pursuing legal action against someone.
Legal prosecution
“Rettsforfølgelsen av ham var langvarig.”
“Hun fryktet rettsforfølgelse.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). The first syllable ('retts') receives secondary stress. The last two syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
retts — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster 'rt', stressed (secondary stress).. for — Open syllable, primary stress.. føl — Open syllable, contains the root of the word.. gelse — Closed syllable, contains the nominalizing suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'retts' and 'for'.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel, ensuring clear vowel-consonant boundaries.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a diphthong or triphthong.
- The 'r' sound can be alveolar or uvular depending on the dialect, but this doesn't affect syllable division.
- Some dialects might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.
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