arbeiderregjering
Syllables
ar-bei-der-re-gje-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈɑrˌbæi̯dərˌrɛːjəˈriŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
arbeid + -er
The word 'arbeiderregjering' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ar-bei-der-re-gje-ring. Stress falls on the second syllable ('bei'). It's morphologically composed of the root 'arbeid' (work) with the agentive suffix '-er' and the root 'regjering' (government). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel break rules.
Definitions
- 1
A government composed of representatives from the labor movement or socialist parties.
Worker's government
“Den rød-grønne regjeringen ble ofte kalt en arbeiderregjering.”
“Arbeiderregjeringen innførte flere velferdsreformer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bei'). This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'a'. bei — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'b', diphthong 'ei', stressed syllable. der — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'e'. re — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'e'. gje — Open syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel 'e'. ring — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'r', vowel 'i', coda consonant 'ng'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within a syllable (e.g., 'ar-').
Vowel Break
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable (e.g., 'bei-').
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
- The 'ei' diphthong in 'arbeider' is a single unit within the syllable.
- The 'r' sound is often retroflex in Norwegian.
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