regjeringsmedlem
Syllables
re-gje-rings-med-lem
Pronunciation
/rɛˈɡjɛːrɪŋsˌmɛdːlɛm/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
regjering + smedlem
The word 'regjeringsmedlem' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: re-gje-rings-med-lem. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei, with specific treatment for consonant clusters like 'gj'.
Definitions
- 1
A member of the government (cabinet).
Government member
“Statsministeren utnevnte nye regjeringsmedlemmer.”
“Regjeringsmedlemmene diskuterte den nye loven.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gje-').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial consonant and vowel.. gje — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'gj' as onset, long vowel.. rings — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. med — Closed syllable, vowel followed by doubled consonant.. lem — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Treatment
Certain consonant clusters (like 'gj') are treated as single onsets.
Doubled Consonant Rule
Doubled consonants typically remain within the same syllable.
- The 'j' in 'regjering' is a semi-vowel and forms part of the onset with 'r'.
- The long vowel /ɛː/ in 'gje-' influences the syllable weight.
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