statsministerperiode
Syllables
stats-mi-ni-ster-pe-rio-de
Pronunciation
/statsmɪnɪstərpɛrioːdə/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
stats + minister + periode
The word 'statsministerperiode' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: stats-mi-ni-ster-pe-rio-de. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and forming syllables around vowels. The word is morphologically complex, composed of a prefix, root, and suffix with Latin and Old Norse origins.
Definitions
- 1
The period during which a prime minister holds office.
Prime minister's term/period
“Hennes statsministerperiode var preget av økonomisk vekst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('t' in 'statsministerperiode').
Syllables
stats — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. mi — Open syllable, simple onset.. ni — Open syllable, simple onset.. ster — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset and coda.. pe — Open syllable, simple onset.. rio — Open syllable, simple onset.. de — Open syllable, simple onset.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Following Consonant
Syllables are generally formed around a vowel, with any following consonants forming the coda.
- Regional variations in /r/ pronunciation (e.g., retroflexion or deletion).
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