regjeringsnederlag
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
- 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.”
ant:regjeringsseier
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
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/.
Word Parts
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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.
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