mindretalskoalisjon
Syllables
min-dre-tals-ko-a-lis-jon
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪnˌdrɛtɑlsˌkɔɑˈlɪʃɔn/
Stress
1000101
Morphemes
mindre + tals + koalisjon
The word 'mindretalskoalisjon' is divided into seven syllables: min-dre-tals-ko-a-lis-jon. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and borrowed suffix. Syllable division follows standard Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A coalition of groups representing minority interests.
Minority coalition
“En mindretalskoalisjon dannet regjeringen.”
“Koalisjonen representerer samiske interesser.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('min'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of words.
Syllables
min — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'in'. dre — Closed syllable, onset 'dr', rime 'e'. tals — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'als'. ko — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'o'. a — Open syllable, single vowel. lis — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'is'. jon — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', rime 'on'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are formed by maximizing onsets (initial consonants) and dividing the remaining part into rimes (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are allowed as onsets, as seen in 'dr' in 'dre'.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The borrowed 'koalisjon' follows Norwegian phonotactic rules reasonably well.
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