korridorpolitiker
Syllables
kor-ri-dor-po-li-ti-ker
Pronunciation
/kɔˈrɪdːɔrˌpɔlɪˈtiːkər/
Stress
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Morphemes
korridor, politiker
The word 'korridorpolitiker' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: kor-ri-dor-po-li-ti-ker. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kor-'). It's formed by combining the roots 'korridor' and 'politiker', both borrowed words. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A politician who primarily engages in behind-the-scenes maneuvering and deal-making.
Corridor politician
“Han er kjent som en dyktig korridorpolitiker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kor-'), as is typical in Norwegian. Secondary stress is present on 'ti-'.
Syllables
kor — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'or'. ri — Closed syllable, onset 'r', rime 'i'. dor — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'or'. po — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'o'. li — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'. ti — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'iː'. ker — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'er'
Similar Words
Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed by maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and then defining the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Stress Placement
Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compound words.
- The 'rr' sound is a retroflex approximant, not a trilled 'r'.
- Regional variations in the degree of retroflexion are possible.
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