mindretalsregime
Syllables
min-dre-tals-re-gi-me
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪndrətɑlsrɛːɡɪmɛ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
mindre- + tals- + regime
The word 'mindretalsregime' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: min-dre-tals-re-gi-me. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules, maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. It consists of a prefix 'mindre-', a root 'tals-', and a suffix/root 'regime'.
Definitions
- 1
A system of governance or rule that specifically targets or affects minority groups.
Minority regime
“Han kritiserte mindretalsregimet for undertrykkelse av ytringsfriheten.”
“Mindretalsregimet førte til økt sosial uro.”
syn:minoritetsstyreant:flertallsstyre
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('re'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
min — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dre — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tals — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. me — Open syllable, vowel at the end of the word.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Divides syllables after each vowel sound, unless followed by another vowel.
- The 'dr' cluster in 'dre-' could be analyzed differently, but the current syllabification is more common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the core syllable division.
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