voltektsforsøk
The word 'voldtektsforsøk' is a compound noun meaning 'attempted rape'. It is divided into four syllables: vol-tekts-for-søk, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The morphemes include the prefix 'for-', the root 'voldtekt', and the suffix '-s-'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centrality.
Definitions
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An attempt to commit rape.
Attempted rape
“Han ble anklaget for voldtektsforsøk.”
“Politiet etterforsker voldtektsforsøket.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-søk-').
Syllables
vol — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel 'o'. tekts — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 't', vowel 'e', coda 'ts'. for — Open syllable, onset consonant 'f', vowel 'o'. søk — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'ʂ', vowel 'ø', coda 'k'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 'd' in *voldtekt* can be reduced or elided in some dialects.
- The genitive/possessive *-s-* is often pronounced as a schwa /ə/.
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