udenrigsefterretningstjeneste
Syllables
u-den-rigs-ef-ter-ret-ning-stje-nes-te
Pronunciation
/ˈuːðənˌʁiːsˌeftɐˈʁetnɪŋsˌtjɛnəstə/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
udenrigs- + efterretning- + -stjeneste
The word 'udenrigsefterretningstjeneste' is a compound noun syllabified based on onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles. Stress falls on the first syllable of the root 'efterretning'. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix ('udenrigs-'), root ('efterretning-'), and suffix ('-stjeneste').
Definitions
- 1
The Danish foreign intelligence service.
Foreign intelligence service
“PET er Danmarks udenrigsefterretningstjeneste.”
“Udenrigsefterretningstjenesten indsamler information om trusler mod Danmark.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root 'efterretning' (ef-). Danish stress is generally weak and predictable.
Syllables
u-den-rigs-ef-ter-ret-ning-stje-nes-te — Open syllable, stressed.. u-den-rigs-ef-ter-ret-ning-stje-nes-te — Open syllable, unstressed.. u-den-rigs-ef-ter-ret-ning-stje-nes-te — Open syllable, unstressed.. u-den-rigs-ef-ter-ret-ning-stje-nes-te — Open syllable, stressed.. u-den-rigs-ef-ter-ret-ning-stje-nes-te — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Danish prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- The presence of the *stød* (glottal stop) does not affect the syllabification, but influences pronunciation.
- Complex consonant clusters require careful consideration based on sonority.
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