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regjeringsnederlag

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

6 syllables
18 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

regjeringsnederlag

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

re-gje-rings-ne-der-lag

Pronunciation

/rɛˈɡjæːrɪŋsnɛːdərˌlaɡ/

Stress

010101

Morphemes

regjering, nederlag + -s-

The word 'regjeringsnederlag' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: re-gje-rings-ne-der-lag. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'nederlag'. The word consists of two roots ('regjering' and 'nederlag') connected by a genitive marker ('-s-'). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A defeat of the government, typically in a vote of no confidence or an election.

    Government defeat

    Statsministeren møtte eit stort regjeringsnederlag i Stortinget.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'nederlag' (der). This is typical for compound nouns in Nynorsk, where stress is placed on the final element.

Syllables

6
re/rɛ/
gje/ɡjæː/
rings/rɪŋs/
ne/nɛː/
der/dɛr/
lag/laɡ/

re Open syllable, initial syllable. Vowel is /ɛ/.. gje Open syllable, vowel /æː/ preceded by a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ (often pronounced as /ɡ/). . rings Closed syllable, consonant cluster /ŋs/ at the end. Vowel is /ɪ/.. ne Open syllable, initial syllable of the second root. Vowel is /ɛː/.. der Open syllable, vowel /ɛ/ followed by a consonant /r/.. lag Closed syllable, final syllable. Vowel is /a/.

Maximize Onsets

Nynorsk syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.

Vowel as Syllable Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.

  • The pronunciation of 'g' can vary regionally, sometimes being a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ instead of /ɡ/.
  • Retroflexion of 'r' sounds can occur in some dialects, potentially affecting the perceived syllable boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025
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