regjeringsflertall
Syllables
reg-je-rings-fler-tall
Pronunciation
/rɛˈɡjæːrɪŋsfleːrtɑl/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
regjering, flertall + s
The word 'regjeringsflertall' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: reg-je-rings-fler-tall. Primary stress falls on 'tall'. The division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable. It's composed of two root nouns connected by a linking 's'.
Definitions
- 1
A majority in parliament that supports the government.
Government majority
“Den nye regjeringen har et solid regjeringsflertall.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tall').
Syllables
reg — Open syllable, initial consonant.. je — Open syllable, initial consonant.. rings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. fler — Open syllable, initial consonant.. tall — Open syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The 's' linking element does not form a syllable on its own.
- Regional vowel variations do not affect syllable division.
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