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straffebestemmelse

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian
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6syllables

straffebestemmelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

stra-ffe-be-stem-mel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈstrɑfːəˌbɛstɛmːəlse/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

straffe- + -bestem- + -melse

straffebestemmelse is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'punishment provision'. It's divided into six syllables: stra-ffe-be-stem-mel-se, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix (straffe-), root (-bestem-), and suffix (-melse). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and adheres to standard Norwegian stress patterns.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A legal provision or clause specifying a punishment for a particular offense.

    Punishment provision/clause

    Denne straffebestemmelsen er ment å avskrekke kriminelle.

    Dommeren viste til den relevante straffebestemmelsen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be').

Syllables

6
stra/strɑ/
ffe/fːə/
be/bɛ/
stem/stɛmː/
mel/mɛl/
se/sə/

stra Open syllable, onset cluster. ffe Open syllable, long consonant. be Open syllable, stressed. stem Closed syllable, long consonant. mel Open syllable. se Open syllable

Maximizing Onsets

Consonants are assigned to the following vowel to create the most permissible onset clusters.

Stress Rule

Primary stress falls on the second syllable.

Consonant Length

Long consonants are maintained within the syllable.

  • The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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