ungdomsforbrytelse
Syllables
ung-doms-for-bry-tel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈʊŋdɔmsfɔrbryːtɛlsə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
ungdoms- + bryt- + -else
The word 'ungdomsforbrytelse' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'youth crime'. It is divided into six syllables: ung-doms-for-bry-tel-se, with primary stress on the second syllable ('for'). The syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel centering, typical of Norwegian phonology.
Definitions
- 1
A crime committed by a young person.
Youth crime
“Ungdomsforbrytelse er et alvorlig problem.”
“Politiet etterforsker en ungdomsforbrytelse.”
ant:Lovlydighet
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
ung — Open syllable, onset with nasal consonant.. doms — Closed syllable, onset with voiced stop, coda with nasal consonant.. for — Open syllable, stressed, onset with fricative.. bry — Open syllable, onset with a blend of /b/ and /r/, long vowel.. tel — Open syllable, onset with a stop.. se — Open syllable, onset with a fricative.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Clusters
Norwegian generally avoids complex consonant clusters at the end of a syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification follows the standard rules for such formations.
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