etterretningssak
Syllables
et-ter-ret-nings-sak
Pronunciation
/ˈɛtːərˌrɛtnɪŋsˌsak/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
etter + ret + nings
The word 'etterretningssak' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: et-ter-ret-nings-sak. It features a prefix 'etter-', a root 'ret-', and a suffix 'nings-'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'nings'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and maintaining geminate consonants.
Definitions
- 1
An intelligence case; a matter involving intelligence gathering.
Intelligence case, intelligence matter
“Poliet etterforsker ein alvorleg etterretningssak.”
“Dokumenta i etterretningssaken er gradert.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'nings'. The stress pattern is relatively weak.
Syllables
et — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. ter — Closed syllable with geminate consonant 'tt'.. ret — Closed syllable, standard vowel-consonant structure.. nings — Closed syllable with 'ng' cluster.. sak — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritize placing consonants at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Divide between vowel and consonant sounds.
Geminate Maintenance
Keep geminate consonants within the same syllable.
Cluster Treatment
Treat 'ng' as a single unit.
- The geminate 'tt' is a key feature of Nynorsk and is consistently maintained within syllables.
- The 'ng' cluster is a standard feature.
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