regjeringssoldat
Syllables
reg-je-rings-soldat
Pronunciation
/rɛˈɡjæːrɪŋsˈsɔldɑt/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
regjering + s-soldat
The word 'regjeringssoldat' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: reg-je-rings-soldat. Stress falls on the second and fourth syllables. It consists of the root 'regjering' (government) linked by the genitive 's' to the root 'soldat' (soldier). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
A soldier serving in the government's armed forces.
Government soldier
“Regjeringssoldaten patruljerte i gatene.”
“Han var en modig regjeringssoldat.”
syn:Statsoldatant:Sivile
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rings') and the last syllable ('soldat').
Syllables
reg — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'e'. je — Open syllable, onset consonant 'j', vowel 'e'. rings — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'r', vowel 'i', coda consonant 's'. soldat — Closed syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'o', coda consonant cluster 'ldat'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors creating syllables with as many initial consonants as possible.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Final Consonant Clusters
Syllables generally avoid ending in consonant clusters.
- The 'j' sound consistently forms its own syllable onset.
- The genitive 's' is always a separate syllable.
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