verdenshandelsorganisationen
Syllables
ver-dens-han-dels-or-ga-ni-sa-ti-on-en
Pronunciation
/ˈveːɐ̯ðənˌhanˀdelsɔʁɡaˌniˌsæˌtiɔnˀen/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Morphemes
verdens- + handels- + organisationen
The word 'verdenshandelsorganisationen' is a complex Danish noun divided into ten syllables with primary stress on 'dels'. It's a compound of 'verden', 'handel', 'organisation', and the definite article '-en', syllabified by maximizing onsets and dividing around vowels.
Definitions
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The World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization
“Verdenshandelsorganisationen spiller en vigtig rolle i den globale økonomi.”
“Danmark er medlem af Verdenshandelsorganisationen.”
syn:WTO
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dels' in 'han-dels'). Danish stress is generally fixed on the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, it can shift.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dens — Open syllable, stressed.. han — Open syllable.. dels — Closed syllable, primary stress.. or — Open syllable.. ga — Open syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. sa — Open syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. on — Closed syllable.. en — Closed syllable, definite article.
Word Parts
verdens-
Derived from 'verden' (world), Old Norse origin, specifies global scope.
handels-
Derived from 'handel' (trade), Old Norse origin, core meaning.
organisationen
Derived from 'organisation' (organization) + '-en' (definite article), French/Latin origin + Old Norse origin, specifies entity and definiteness.
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are generally attached to the following vowel (e.g., 'han-dels').
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are primarily divided around vowels (e.g., 'ver-dens').
Compound Word Syllabification
Each morpheme within a compound word generally retains its original syllabification.
- The 'r' in Danish can be a weak vowel or silent, affecting pronunciation but not syllabification.
- The 'd' in 'handels' can be realized as [ð] and the 'n' can be syllabic.
- Regional variations in pronunciation, particularly regarding vowels and *stød*, may subtly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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