kavaleriregiment
Syllables
ka-va-le-ri-re-gi-ment
Pronunciation
/kɑˈvɑːlɛriːrɛɡɪmɛnt/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
kavaleri/regi + ment
The word *kavaleriregiment* is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ka-va-le-ri-re-gi-ment. Stress falls on the second syllable. The morphemes derive from French and Latin roots. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
A military unit consisting of cavalry soldiers.
Cavalry regiment
“Et kavaleriregiment deltok i slaget.”
“Han tjenestegjorde i et kavaleriregiment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('va'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel nucleus 'a'.. va — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel nucleus 'a'.. le — Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel nucleus 'e'.. ri — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel nucleus 'i'.. re — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel nucleus 'e'.. gi — Open syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel nucleus 'i'.. ment — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel nucleus 'e', coda consonants 'nt'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority hierarchy, but often kept together if they form a common sound sequence.
- The 'ri' element is a connective with limited semantic weight.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation may occur.
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