regjeringsflertall
Syllables
reg-je-rings-fler-tall
Pronunciation
/rɛˈɡjɛːrɪŋsfleːrtɑl/
Stress
01010
Morphemes
regjering/flertall + -s
The word 'regjeringsflertall' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: reg-je-rings-fler-tall. Stress falls on 'fler'. The division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, with the genitive 's' attached to the preceding syllable. It consists of the roots 'regjering' and 'flertall' connected by a genitive marker.
Definitions
- 1
A majority in the government; the number of representatives or parties that hold the majority of seats in a parliament or government.
Government majority
“Eit sterkt regjeringsflertall er nødvendig for å gjennomføre reforma.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'flertall' (fler-tall), typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
reg — Open syllable, initial onset.. je — Open syllable, onset with /j/.. rings — Closed syllable, onset with /r/ and /ŋ/.. fler — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. tall — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Genitive 's' Rule
The genitive marker 's' is typically attached to the preceding syllable.
Compound Stress Rule
Stress falls on the second element of the compound.
- The 'fl' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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