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straffeforfølge

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

straffeforfølge

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

stra-ffe-for-føl-ge

Pronunciation

/ˈstrɑfːəˌfɔrˌfølɡə/

Stress

01010

Morphemes

for- + straffe- + -følge

The Norwegian verb 'straffeforfølge' (to prosecute) is divided into five syllables: stra-ffe-for-føl-ge, with stress on 'føl'. It's a compound verb formed from 'for-', 'straffe-', and '-følge', following rules of maximizing onsets and separating vowels.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    to prosecute, to pursue with punishment

    to prosecute

    “Politiet vil straffeforfølge ham for tyveri.”

    “De planlegger å straffeforfølge de ansvarlige.”

    syn:forfølgerettsforfølge
    ant:frikjenne

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable (føl) of the root.

Syllables

5
stra/strɑ/
ffe/fːə/
for/fɔr/
føl/føl/
ge/ɡə/

stra — Open syllable, onset cluster.. ffe — Open syllable, long vowel.. for — Open syllable.. føl — Open syllable, stressed.. ge — Closed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

for-

Old Norse origin, intensifying or completing action

root

straffe-

Old Norse origin, meaning 'to punish'

suf

-følge

Old Norse origin, infinitive marker and continuation of action

Similar Words

lo­vgiv­ningsam­a­rbei­degjen­nom­fø­re

Maximize Onset

Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Break

Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.

Stress Placement

Stress typically falls on the root syllable.

  • The double 'f' indicates a long /f/ sound.
  • Some regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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