efterretningsorganisationer
Syllables
ef-ter-ret-nings-or-ga-ni-sa-tion-er
Pronunciation
/ˈɛftɐˌʁɛtnɪŋzɔʁɡanisaˈtsjɔːnɐ/
Stress
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Morphemes
efter- + retnings- + -organisation-er
The word 'efterretningsorganisationer' is a complex Danish noun meaning 'intelligence organizations'. It is divided into ten syllables with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows Danish rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Organizations dedicated to gathering and analyzing information, typically for national security.
Intelligence organizations
“De danske efterretningsorganisationer samarbejder med internationale partnere.”
“Efterretningsorganisationerne har afværget flere terrorangreb.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ef-'). Danish generally has initial stress.
Syllables
ef — Open syllable, stressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ret — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. or — Open syllable, unstressed.. ga — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.. er — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Danish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are permitted, particularly in onsets and codas.
- The word's length and complexity are typical of Danish compounding and affixation.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (trilled vs. uvular) may exist.
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