reformregjering
Syllables
re-form-reg-je-ring
Pronunciation
/rɛˈfɔrm.rɛɡ.jɛ.riŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
re- + form + -regjering
The word 'reformregjering' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: re-form-reg-je-ring. The primary stress falls on 'reg'. It's formed from a Latin prefix 're-', a Latin root 'form', and an Old Norse suffix '-regjering'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, with consonants forming codas.
Definitions
- 1
A government that is implementing reforms.
Reform government
“Den nye reformregjeringen presenterte sin politikk.”
“Reformregjeringen møtte motstand fra opposisjonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'reg' syllable (second syllable). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. form — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'o', coda 'rm'. reg — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'e', coda 'g'. je — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. ring — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'i', coda 'ng'
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Coda Rule
Consonants following a vowel form a syllable coda, closing the syllable.
- The 'r' sound in Norwegian can be vocalized or reduced, but this doesn't significantly alter the syllabic structure.
- Some regional variations in pronunciation may affect the perceived length of syllables, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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