stortingsflertall
Syllables
stor-tings-fler-tall
Pronunciation
/ˈstɔrtɪŋsflɛrtɑl/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
stor, tings, fler + tall
Stortingsflertall is a compound noun meaning 'parliamentary majority'. It is divided into syllables as stor-tings-fler-tall, with primary stress on the second syllable (tings). The word follows Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing onset maximization and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A majority of members in the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget).
Parliamentary majority
“Et stortingsflertall støtter forslaget.”
“Regjeringen mangler et stortingsflertall for å gjennomføre reformen.”
ant:mindretall
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tings').
Syllables
stor — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tings — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. fler — Open syllable.. tall — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian prefers to avoid ending syllables with consonant clusters.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but syllable division remains consistent.
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