regjeringsbygning
Syllables
re-gje-rings-byg-ning
Pronunciation
/rɛˈɡjɛːrɪŋsbʏɡnɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
regjering, bygning + -s-
The word 'regjeringsbygning' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It is divided into five syllables: re-gje-rings-byg-ning, with primary stress on 'rings'. The word consists of two root morphemes ('regjering' and 'bygning') connected by a genitive/connecting morpheme '-s-'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel cluster resolution rules.
Definitions
- 1
A building housing government offices.
Government building
“Regjeringsbygninga vart evakuert.”
“Ho jobbar i ei regjeringsbygning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'rings' syllable, which is the first syllable of the final constituent.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gje — Open syllable, contains the digraph 'gj'.. rings — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. byg — Closed syllable.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables are formed to maximize consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Cluster Resolution
Vowel clusters are broken up to create separate syllables, except for digraphs like 'gj' which are treated as single onsets.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes that compose them.
- The connecting morpheme '-s-' is included in the syllable of the preceding element.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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