sjøfartsminister
Syllables
sjø-farts-mi-nis-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈsjøːfɑrtsmɪnɪstər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
sjø + farts + minister
The word 'sjøfartsminister' is divided into five syllables: sjø-farts-mi-nis-ter. Stress falls on 'farts'. The word is a compound noun consisting of a prefix 'sjø', a root 'farts', and a suffix 'minister'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
A government minister responsible for maritime affairs.
Minister of Shipping/Maritime Minister
“Sjøfartsministeren la frem en ny strategi for havtransport.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('farts').
Syllables
sjø — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. farts — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. mi — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. nis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a schwa vowel.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained as onsets of subsequent syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The 'sj' cluster is a common and regular feature of Norwegian phonology.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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