straffansvarlig
The word 'straffansvarlig' is divided into four syllables: straf-fan-svar-lig. It's an adjective formed from the morphemes 'straff-' (punishment), '-ansvar-' (responsibility), and '-lig' (adjectival suffix). Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity.
Definitions
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Legally responsible, punishable, liable to punishment.
Legally responsible
“Han ble funnet straffansvarlig for bedrageriet.”
“Selskapet er straffansvarlig for sine ansattes handlinger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('straf').
Syllables
straf — Closed syllable, stressed, onset cluster.. fan — Closed syllable, unstressed.. svar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lig — Open syllable, unstressed, adjectival suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on the first syllable of a word.
- Geminate consonant 'ff' in 'straff' affects pronunciation but not syllable division.
- Compound word structure follows standard syllabification rules.
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