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regjeringskilde

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

regjeringskilde

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

re-gje-rin-gs-kil-de

Pronunciation

/ˈreːɡjɛrɪŋskɪldə/

Stress

100000

Morphemes

re- + gjer- + -ingskilde

The word 'regjeringskilde' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: re-gje-rin-gs-kil-de. It exhibits typical Norwegian syllable structure with onset maximization and adherence to the sonority sequencing principle. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word's morphemic structure reveals its origins and meaning related to government and sources.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Source of government

    Government source

    Informasjonen kom frå ein påliteleg regjeringskilde.

    Journalisten søkte ein regjeringskilde for å meir informasjon.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('re-').

Syllables

6
re-/reː/
gje-/ɡjɛ/
rin-/rɪŋ/
gs-/ɡs/
kil-/kɪl/
de/də/

re- Open syllable, primary stress.. gje- Open syllable, onset cluster 'gj'.. rin- Closed syllable, coda 'ng'.. gs- Open syllable, onset cluster 'gs'.. kil- Closed syllable, coda 'l'.. de Open syllable.

Onset Maximization

Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Consonants within the onset are ordered according to their sonority.

Vowel as Syllable Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
  • The 'gs' onset cluster is relatively uncommon but permissible.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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