regjeringsmedlem
Syllables
re-gje-rings-med-lem
Pronunciation
/rɛˈɡjɛːrɪŋsˈmɛdlɛm/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
regjering, medlem + -s-
The word 'regjeringsmedlem' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: re-gje-rings-med-lem. It consists of the roots 'regjering' and 'medlem' connected by a linking 's'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable of each root. Syllabification follows Norwegian Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A member of the government (cabinet)
Government member
“Statsministeren presenterte sitt nye regjeringsmedlem.”
“Regjeringsmedlemmet deltok på møtet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'regjering' and the second syllable of 'medlem'
Syllables
re — Open syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'e'. gje — Open syllable, onset 'gj', vowel 'e'. rings — Closed syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'i', coda 'ŋs'. med — Closed syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'e', coda 'd'. lem — Closed syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'e', coda 'm
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to have initial consonants.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Division occurs at the connection point between words in a compound.
- Pronunciation of 'j' in 'regjering' varies by dialect. Linking 's' doesn't form a syllable.
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