etterretningsfolk
Syllables
et-ter-ret-nings-folk
Pronunciation
/ˈɛtːərˌrɛtnɪŋsˌfɔlk/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
etter + retnings + folk
The word 'etterretningsfolk' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: et-ter-ret-nings-folk. Primary stress falls on 'ret'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants. It consists of the prefix 'etter-', the root 'retnings-', and the suffix 'folk'.
Definitions
- 1
People involved in intelligence gathering; intelligence personnel.
Intelligence officers/personnel
“De norske etterretningsfolkene jobber for å beskytte landet.”
“Etterretningsfolk samler informasjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ret'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, with stress on the second element.
Syllables
et — Open syllable, initial stress potential, contains a short vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. ret — Closed syllable, primary stress, contains a short vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a velar nasal.. folk — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Avoiding leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
- The geminate 'tt' requires a longer duration, but doesn't alter the syllable division.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the core syllabification.
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