innvandringsminister
Syllables
in-nvand-rings-mi-ni-ster
Pronunciation
/ɪnːˈvɑnːdrɪŋsˌmɪnɪstər/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
inn- + minister + -s
The word 'innvandringsminister' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: in-nvand-rings-mi-ni-ster. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. The word is composed of a prefix, two roots, and a suffix, with origins in Old Norse and Latin. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A government minister responsible for immigration policy.
Immigration Minister
“Innvandringsministeren la frem en ny lov.”
“Debatten med innvandringsministeren var intens.”
syn:innvandrerombud
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vand').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. nvand — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. rings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. mi — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. ni — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. ster — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Handle consonant clusters based on common Norwegian phonotactics.
- The 'ndr' cluster in 'vandring' is a common exception, handled by maximizing the onset.
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