strafforfølgning
Syllables
straff-or-følg-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈstrɑfːɔɾˌfølŋɪŋ/
Stress
1010
Morphemes
straffo- + følg- + -ning
The Norwegian word 'strafforfølgning' (prosecution) is divided into four syllables: straff-or-følg-ning. It's a compound noun formed from 'straff' (punishment), 'følge' (to follow), and the noun-forming suffix '-ning'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
Prosecution, the legal process of pursuing a criminal case.
Prosecution
“Strafforfølgningen av ham var langvarig.”
“Politiet iverksatte en grundig strafforfølgning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('straff'). Secondary stress is present on 'følg'.
Syllables
straff — Closed syllable, onset cluster /str/, stressed.. or — Open syllable, vowel /ɔ/, onset /ɾ/.. følg — Closed syllable, nasal consonant /ŋ/.. ning — Closed syllable, nasal consonant /ŋ/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'str-').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must have a vowel as its nucleus.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a permissible cluster.
- Compound word stress shifts to the second element.
- Regional variations in /r/ pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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