ungdomsforbryter
Syllables
ung-doms-for-bry-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈʊŋːdɔmsfɔrbryːtər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ungdoms- + bryt + er
The word 'ungdomsforbryter' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: ung-doms-for-bry-ter. The primary stress falls on the 'for' syllable. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word consists of the prefix 'ungdoms-', the root 'bryt', and the suffix '-er'.
Definitions
- 1
A young person who has committed a crime.
Youth offender, juvenile delinquent
“Ungdomsforbryteren ble dømt til samfunnstjeneste.”
“Politiet etterforsker en sak som involverer en ungdomsforbryter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). Norwegian compound nouns typically have stress on the first element, but in this case, the 'for' prefix receives the stress.
Syllables
ung — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. doms — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. bry — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. ter — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable. This is evident in the 'ung-' and 'bry-' syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus. This principle guides the division between consonants and vowels.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the syllable onset to the coda.
- The genitive suffix '-s' is included with the 'ungdoms-' morpheme.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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