etterretningssjef
Syllables
et-ter-ret-nings-sjef
Pronunciation
/ˈɛtːərˌrɛtnɪŋsˌʃeːf/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
etter- + retnings- + sjef
The word 'etterretningssjef' is a Nynorsk compound noun divided into five syllables: et-ter-ret-nings-sjef. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'retnings'. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'etter-', the root 'retnings-', and the suffix 'sjef'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing rules.
Definitions
- 1
Head of intelligence, chief of intelligence.
Intelligence chief
“Etterretningssjefen ga en orientering om situasjonen.”
“Den nye etterretningssjefen er utnevnt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'retnings'. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
et — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel /ɛ/ followed by /t/.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel /ə/ followed by /r/.. ret — Closed syllable, vowel /ɛ/ followed by /t/.. nings — Closed syllable, vowel /ɪ/ followed by /ŋs/.. sjef — Closed syllable, long vowel /eː/ followed by /f/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of syllables (e.g., 'retnings').
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words.
- The pronunciation of the 'e' vowel can vary regionally (/ɛ/ vs. /e/).
- The 'tt' and 'ngs' consonant clusters are common and do not pose significant syllabification challenges.
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