stortingsgarasje
The word 'stortingsgarasje' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: stor-tings-ga-ra-sje. Stress falls on the second syllable ('tings'). It's composed of the root 'storting' and the borrowed root 'garasje'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
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A garage specifically for use by members of the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget).
Parliament garage
“Bilen hans står i stortingsgarasjen.”
“Det er vanskelig å få parkering i stortingsgarasjen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tings').
Syllables
stor — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. tings — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant. Stressed.. ga — Open syllable. Unstressed.. ra — Open syllable. Unstressed.. sje — Closed syllable, ending in a semi-vowel. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors creating syllables with as many initial consonants as possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables.
- The word is a compound, and stress patterns in compounds can be less predictable. Borrowing of 'garasje' from French doesn't alter syllabification.
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