straffebestemmelse
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
- 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
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
Word Parts
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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.
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