skyggekabinett
Syllables
skygg-e-ka-bi-nett
Pronunciation
/ˈskyɡːəˌkɑbɪˌnɛtː/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
skygg- and kabin- + -ett
The word 'skyggekabinett' is divided into five syllables: skygg-e-ka-bi-nett. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'skygge' (shadow) and 'kabinett' (cabinet) with a diminutive suffix '-ett'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules maximizing onsets and codas and placing stress on the root syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A shadow cabinet; a group of opposition politicians who act as spokespeople for specific portfolios, ready to take over if their party wins power.
Shadow cabinet
“Opposisjonen presenterte sitt skyggekabinett.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ge'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root in compound words.
Syllables
skygg — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. e — Open syllable, connecting vowel.. ka — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. bi — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. nett — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets and Codas
Consonant clusters are maintained in onsets and codas as long as pronounceability is not compromised.
Vowel Syllabification
Each vowel typically forms its own syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root in compound words.
- Gemination of 'g' in 'skygg' is maintained within the syllable.
- No significant regional variations are expected to alter syllabification.
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