flerpartisystem
Syllables
fle-rparti-sys-tem
Pronunciation
/flæːrˌpɑrtɪˈsʏstɛm/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
fler- + parti- + -sys-tem
Flerpartisystem is a Norwegian noun meaning 'multi-party system'. It's divided into fle-rparti-sys-tem, stressed on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak rules, typical of Norwegian.
Definitions
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A political system where multiple political parties have the capacity to gain control of government.
Multi-party system
“Norge har et stabilt flerpartisystem.”
“Flerpartisystemet gir velgerne flere valgmuligheter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rti').
Syllables
fle — Open syllable, onset cluster /fl/, vowel /æːr/. rparti — Closed syllable, onset cluster /rp/, vowel /ɑ/, coda /tɪ/. sys — Open syllable, onset /s/, vowel /ʏ/. tem — Closed syllable, onset /t/, vowel /ɛ/, coda /m/
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable).
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The compound nature of the word influences syllabification.
- The /rt/ cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant division issue.
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