varetektsfengsel
Syllables
va-re-tekts-feng-sel
Pronunciation
/ˈvɑːrəˌtɛktsˈfɛŋsl̩/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
vare + tekts + fengsel
The word 'varetektsfengsel' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: va-re-tekts-feng-sel. It's stressed on the 'feng' syllable. The morphemes relate to custody and imprisonment. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and allowing for syllabic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A pre-trial detention facility; a prison used to hold individuals awaiting trial.
Pre-trial detention center/prison
“Han ble plassert i varetektsfengsel.”
“Politiet begjærte varetektsfengsel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'fengsel' (fɛng), and secondary stress on the first syllable of 'varetekts' (va). The 'l' in 'sel' is syllabic.
Syllables
va — Open syllable, stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. tekts — Closed syllable, unstressed.. feng — Closed syllable, stressed.. sel — Closed syllable with syllabic consonant, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
Syllabic Consonant
Consonants like /l/ can function as syllable nuclei in certain contexts.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'sel' is a common feature of Norwegian and doesn't represent an exception to the general rules.
- The consonant clusters are typical for Norwegian and follow established phonotactic constraints.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.