straffforfølging
The word 'straff-forfølging' is a compound noun with initial stress. Syllable division follows the principle of onset maximization, resulting in 'straff-for-føl-ging'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins. It means 'prosecution' and is a common legal term in Norwegian.
Definitions
- 1
The act of prosecuting someone; legal pursuit of punishment.
Prosecution
“Straff-forfølgningen av ham var langvarig.”
“Politiet startet en grundig straff-forfølging.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('straff'), typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
straff — Closed syllable, stressed, with a geminate consonant.. for — Open syllable, unstressed.. føl — Open syllable, unstressed.. ging — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Initial Stress
Compound nouns in Norwegian generally have primary stress on the first syllable.
- The geminate consonant /fː/ in 'straff' influences the syllable weight.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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