straffforfølgning
Syllables
straff-for-føl-gning
Pronunciation
/strɑfːfɔrˈfølːŋ/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
for- + straff- + -forfølgning
The word 'straff-forfølgning' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and adhering to vowel-consonant syllable structures. Primary stress falls on the 'føl' syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals Old Norse origins for the prefix and root, with a common Norwegian nominalizing suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The act of prosecuting or pursuing punishment; legal prosecution.
Prosecution, penal pursuit
“Straff-forfølgning av korrupsjon er viktig for et velfungerende samfunn.”
“Han frykter straff-forfølgning for sine handlinger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('føl').
Syllables
straff — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'str', geminate consonant.. for — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. føl — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. gning — Syllable with nasal coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei, followed by consonants.
Coda Formation
Consonants following the vowel nucleus form the coda.
- Geminate consonants do not necessitate syllable division.
- The nasal coda /ŋ/ is acceptable, though relatively uncommon.
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