revolusjonsgarde
Syllables
re-vo-lu-sjons-gar-de
Pronunciation
/rɛ.vo.lʊs.jɔns.ɡɑɾ.də/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
revolusjonsgarde
The Norwegian word 'revolusjonsgarde' is a compound noun meaning 'revolutionary guard'. It is syllabified as re-vo-lu-sjons-gar-de, with primary stress on 'gar'. The 'sjons' cluster is a notable feature, demonstrating Norwegian's tolerance for complex onsets. The word's morphemic structure derives from French and Latin roots.
Definitions
- 1
A group of armed supporters of a revolution, often acting as a security force.
Revolutionary guard
“Revolusjonsgarden patruljerte gatene.”
“Medlemmene av revolusjonsgarden var lojale mot lederen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gar').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, onset 'r'. vo — Open syllable, onset 'v'. lu — Open syllable, onset 'l'. sjons — Complex onset 'sjons', closed syllable. gar — Open syllable, onset 'g', stressed syllable. de — Open syllable, onset 'd
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Permissibility
Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters, particularly at the beginning of syllables.
- The 'sjons' cluster is a common exception to strict syllable division rules, as it's a permissible onset in Norwegian.
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