mindretalsregjering
Syllables
min-dre-tals-reg-je-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪn.drəˌtɑːls.rɛˈɡjæː.rɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
mindre + tals + regjering
The word 'mindretalsregjering' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: min-dre-tals-reg-je-ring. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'mindre', the root 'tals', and the root 'regjering'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
A government formed by parties that do not hold a majority in parliament, relying on support from other parties.
Minority government
“Den nye mindretalsregjeringen må forhandle med opposisjonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-je-'), following the typical Norwegian stress pattern.
Syllables
min — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dre — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tals — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. reg — Open syllable.. je — Open, stressed syllable.. ring — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel, forming the syllable nucleus.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- Norwegian allows some flexibility in syllable division with consonant clusters, but the presented division is the most common.
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