verdenshandelsorganisation
Syllables
ver-dens-han-dels-or-ga-ni-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˈveːɐ̯ðənˌhanˀdelsɔʁɡaniˈsaːtsjon/
Stress
101010101
Morphemes
verdens- + handels- + organisation
The word 'verdenshandelsorganisation' is a compound noun divided into nine syllables based on Danish phonological rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-based divisions. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. It consists of a prefix ('verdens-'), a root ('handels-'), and a suffix ('organisation').
Definitions
- 1
The global organization regulating international trade.
World Trade Organization
“Danmark er medlem af verdenshandelsorganisationen.”
“Verdenshandelsorganisationen arbejder for at fremme frihandel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dels'). Danish stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root, but can shift in compounds.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dens — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant.. han — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dels — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. or — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ga — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ni — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Danish syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Division
Syllable division occurs after a consonant if it cannot form an onset with the following vowel.
- The presence of the stød (glottal stop) on the 'd' in 'handels' is a characteristic feature of Danish pronunciation, but doesn't affect syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the fundamental syllable division.
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