regjeringskilde
The word 'regjeringskilde' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: reg-je-rings-kil-de. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus formation. The word consists of two roots and one suffix, all of Germanic/Old Norse origin.
Definitions
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Source of government information
Government source
“Journalisten brukte en pålitelig regjeringskilde.”
“Informasjonen kom fra en anonym regjeringskilde.”
syn:myndighetskilde
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('regje-') as is typical in Norwegian.
Syllables
reg — Open syllable, onset maximization.. je — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. rings — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. kil — Open syllable, onset maximization.. de — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are preferred at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound as its nucleus.
- The 'r' in 'regjering' can be reduced in some dialects, but remains an onset in standard pronunciation.
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