quislingregjering
Syllables
quis-ling-re-gje-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈkʋɪslɪŋ.rɛ.jɛ.rɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
quisling + regjering
The Norwegian word 'quislingregjering' is a compound noun meaning 'quisling government'. It is syllabified as 'quis-ling-re-gje-ring' with primary stress on the second syllable ('re'). The word is composed of the prefix 'quisling' (from the name of Vidkun Quisling) and the root 'regjering' (government). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and respecting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A government formed by a traitor who collaborates with an enemy occupying force.
Quisling government
“Quislingregjeringen ble styrtet etter krigen.”
“Historikere diskuterer fortsatt Quislingregjeringens handlinger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('re') of 'regjering', typical for Norwegian nouns of this length. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
quis — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'qu', vowel peak 'i'.. ling — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel peak 'i', coda consonant 'ng'.. re — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel peak 'ɛ', stressed syllable.. gje — Open syllable, onset consonant 'j', vowel peak 'ɛ'.. ring — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel peak 'i', coda consonant 'ng'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'qu', 'ling', and 'ring' are maintained within syllables.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel as its peak.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
Compound Word Syllabification
The word is syllabified by respecting the internal syllable structure of its components ('quisling' and 'regjering').
- The 'sl' and 'ng' clusters are common in Norwegian and do not pose significant syllabification challenges.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'j' sound may exist, but do not affect the syllabification.
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