strafforfølging
The word 'strafforfølging' is a compound noun meaning 'prosecution'. It is syllabified as 'straff-or-føl-ging' with primary stress on the second syllable ('or'). The word is composed of the morphemes 'straff-' (punishment), 'for-' (following), 'følg-' (to follow), and '-ing' (verbal noun suffix). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The process of prosecuting someone for a crime; the legal proceedings following an offense.
Prosecution, punishment following
“Strafforfølgingen av ham var langvarig.”
“Politiet igangsatte strafforfølging.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('or'). Norwegian stress is generally on the first syllable, but the weak 'straff' prefix shifts the stress to 'or'.
Syllables
straff — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster, geminate /f/.. or — Open syllable, vowel onset.. føl — Closed syllable, geminate /l/.. ging — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
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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.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- Geminates (double consonants) are treated as single, lengthened consonants.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but syllable division remains consistent.
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