samlingsregjering
Syllables
sam-lings-reg-je-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈsɑmlɪŋsˌrɛgjɛrɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
samlings + regjering
The word 'samlingsregjering' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: sam-lings-reg-je-ring. Stress falls on the 'je' syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements, dividing the word at the compound word boundaries. The word means 'government of national unity'.
Definitions
- 1
A government of national unity, formed during times of crisis.
Government of national unity, coalition government
“Under krigen ble det dannet en samlingsregjering.”
“En samlingsregjering kan være nødvendig for å løse krisen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'regjering' (je). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root word in compounds.
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is /ɑ/.. lings — Closed syllable, contains the nasal consonant /ŋ/.. reg — Closed syllable, initial consonant /r/, vowel /ɛ/.. je — Open syllable, contains the glide /j/.. ring — Closed syllable, final nasal consonant /ŋ/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are generally divided at the boundaries of the constituent words in a compound.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
- The word functions solely as a noun, so stress and syllabification remain consistent.
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