kontraspionageorganisation
Syllables
kon-tras-pi-o-na-ge-or-ga-ni-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˈkontʁɑˌspjoːne̝ˌɔʁɡɑniˈtsɑːtion/
Stress
10000000000
Morphemes
kontra- + spionage + organisation
The word 'kontraspionageorganisation' is a compound noun with initial stress. Syllabification follows Danish rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements, resulting in eleven syllables. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix, a French-derived root, and a French/Greek-derived suffix. The pronunciation features complex consonant clusters and potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
An organization dedicated to countering espionage activities.
Counter-espionage organization
“Den danske kontraspionageorganisation arbejder tæt sammen med andre efterretningstjenester.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kon-'). Danish generally has fixed initial stress.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, stressed, onset consonant cluster.. tras — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. pi — Open syllable, vowel lengthened.. o — Open syllable, vowel lengthened.. na — Open syllable.. ge — Closed syllable.. or — Open syllable.. ga — Open syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. sa — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
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 sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- Variable pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
- Potential for stød (glottal stop) on various syllables, which doesn't affect syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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