familieminister
Syllables
fa-mi-li-e-mi-ni-ster
Pronunciation
/faˈmiːliˌe̞miːniˌstɛːɾ/
Stress
0100111
Morphemes
famili- + minister
The Norwegian word 'familieminister' is divided into seven syllables: fa-mi-li-e-mi-ni-ster. It's a compound noun derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, typical of Norwegian phonology.
Definitions
- 1
A minister responsible for family-related policies and affairs.
Family Minister
“Familieministeren presenterte en ny plan.”
“Det er viktig å lytte til familieministerens råd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (mi-**ni**-ster).
Syllables
fa — Open syllable, onset 'f', vowel 'a'. mi — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'iː'. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'i'. e — Open syllable, vowel 'e'. mi — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'iː'. ni — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'i'. ster — Closed syllable, onset 'st', vowel 'ɛː', coda 'r'
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Clusters are split around the vowel peak, prioritizing onsets.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification based on individual morphemes.
Penultimate Stress
Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The connecting vowel '-e-' is always syllabified as a separate syllable.
- The word is relatively straightforward with no unusual consonant clusters.
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