etterretningsavdeling
Syllables
et-ter-ret-nings-av-del-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈɛtːərˌrɛtnɪŋsˌɑvˈdɛlɪŋ/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
etter + retnings + avdeling
The word 'etterretningsavdeling' is divided into seven syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-centric structure. It's a compound noun with a prefix, root, and suffix, and primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the suffix 'avdeling'.
Definitions
- 1
Intelligence department, intelligence agency.
Intelligence department
“Han jobber i ein etterretningsavdeling.”
“Etterretningsavdelingen samlar inn informasjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'avdeling' (/dɛˈlɪŋ/). Secondary stress on the first syllable of 'retnings' (/rɛt/).
Syllables
et — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'e'. Initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'tr', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'r'.. ret — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'e', coda consonant 't'.. nings — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'i', coda consonant cluster 'ngs'.. av — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel 'a'.. del — Open syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'e'.. ing — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'i', coda consonant 'g'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Gemination
Geminated consonants are treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- The gemination of 'tt' in 'etter' affects syllable weight.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities but not syllable division.
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