aveldingssekretær
Syllables
a-vel-dings-se-kre-tær
Pronunciation
/ɑvˈdɛlɪŋsˌsɛkrɛtæːr/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
av- + del- + -ings-
The word 'avdelingssekretær' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: a-vel-dings-se-kre-tær. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('kre'). The word is morphologically complex, with a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and initiating a syllable with every vowel.
Definitions
- 1
A person employed to assist with administrative tasks in a department.
Department secretary
“Ho er avdelingssekretær i helseavdelinga.”
“Avdelingssekretæren organiserte møtet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('kre'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, vowel onset. Unstressed.. vel — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset. Unstressed.. dings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset. Unstressed.. se — Open syllable, consonant onset. Unstressed.. kre — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset. Stressed.. tær — Closed syllable, consonant onset. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Onset Rule
Every vowel initiates a new syllable.
Maximize Onset Rule
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of a syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
- Alternative spelling 'sekretari' is acceptable.
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