regjeringsansvar
Syllables
re-gje-rings-ans-var
Pronunciation
/ˈreːɡjɛrɪŋsɑnsʋɑr/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
regjering + sansvar
The word 'regjeringsansvar' is divided into five syllables: re-gje-rings-ans-var. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Old Norse roots, meaning 'government responsibility'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The responsibility of the government.
Government responsibility
“Regjeringsansvaret for helsevesenet er stort.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gje'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root, but compound words can shift the stress.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable of the word.. gje — Closed syllable, containing the 'gj' consonant cluster.. rings — Closed syllable, containing the 'ng' consonant cluster.. ans — Closed syllable, containing the 'ns' consonant cluster.. var — Open syllable, final syllable of the word.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Division
Syllable division typically occurs after a vowel, regardless of following consonants.
- The 'gj' cluster is often treated as a single unit phonetically, but is split for syllabification clarity.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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