voldsforbrytelse
Syllables
volds-for-bry-tel-se
Pronunciation
/vɔlsfɔrbryːtəlse/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
volds- + bryt- + -else
The word 'voldsforbrytelse' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: volds-for-bry-tel-se. Stress falls on the second syllable ('for-'). The word is morphologically composed of a prefix 'volds-', a prefix 'for-', a root 'bryt-', and a suffix '-else'. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A violent crime; an act of violence that constitutes a criminal offense.
Violent crime
“Politiet etterforsker en voldsforbrytelse.”
“Han ble dømt for voldsforbrytelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for-'). Norwegian compounds often stress the first syllable, but longer compounds can shift stress to the second.
Syllables
volds — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Contains the prefix 'volds-'.. for — Open syllable, stressed syllable. Contains the prefix 'for-'.. bry — Open syllable, contains the root 'bryt-'.. tel — Open syllable, part of the suffix '-else'.. se — Open syllable, completes the suffix '-else'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables to create stronger onsets.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Breaking up consonant clusters to prevent syllables from ending with multiple consonants.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Ensuring each syllable contains a vowel sound.
- Potential elision of 'd' in rapid speech, particularly in some dialects.
- Stress placement can be slightly variable in longer compound words.
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