varetektsopphold
The word 'varetektsopphold' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: va-re-tekts-op-phold. Stress falls on the second syllable ('re'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing. It refers to a period of detention or custody.
Definitions
- 1
A period of detention or custody.
Custodial stay, detention period
“Han ble dømt til et langt varetektsopphold.”
“Varetektsoppholdet ble forlenget.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('re').
Syllables
va — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. tekts — Closed syllable, complex onset.. op — Open syllable.. phold — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of its own syllable.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
- The double 'p' in 'opphold' is a common feature and doesn't affect syllabification.
- The consonant cluster 'kts' is permissible and treated as part of the syllable onset.
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