regjeringskrise
The word 'regjeringskrise' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: re-gje-rings-kri-se. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('re'). It consists of the root 'regjering' (government) and 'krise' (crisis) connected by a linking 's'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
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A situation of political instability involving the government.
Government crisis
“Landet står overfor en alvorlig regjeringskrise.”
“Regjeringskrisen førte til nyvalg.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('re') of 'regjering'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, stressed. Contains the onset /r/ and the vowel /ɛ/.. gje — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the onset /ɡj/ and the vowel /æː/.. rings — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains the onset /r/ and the vowel /ɪ/ followed by the coda /ŋs/.. kri — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the onset /kr/ and the vowel /iː/.. se — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains the onset /s/ and the vowel /ə/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in the 'rgj' cluster.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The linking '-s' is often treated as part of the preceding syllable.
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