kabinettsspørsmål
Syllables
ka-bi-netts-spør-små-l
Pronunciation
/kɑbiˈnɛtsˌspœrsmɔːl/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
kabinetts- + spørsmå- + -l
The word 'kabinettsspørsmål' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ka-bi-netts-spør-små-l. Stress falls on 'spør'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. Morphemically, it consists of a prefix, root, and suffix. Regional variations may affect the pronunciation of the 'tts' cluster.
Definitions
- 1
A question put to a parliamentary vote that, if lost, would require the cabinet to resign. A vote of no confidence.
Cabinet question, vote of no confidence
“Statsministeren møtte et vanskelig kabinettsspørsmål.”
“Et kabinettsspørsmål kan føre til et regjeringsskifte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spør'), following the root word's stress pattern. Other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bi — Open syllable.. netts — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. spør — Closed, stressed syllable, root syllable.. små — Open syllable.. l — Syllabic consonant, weak syllable.
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Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before the first vowel in a sequence.
Syllabic Consonant
A single consonant following a vowel can form a syllable on its own.
- The 'tts' cluster in 'netts-' may be simplified in some dialects.
- The final '-l' is a weak syllable and can be elided in casual speech.
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