forsvarsattaché
Syllables
for-svars-at-ta-ché
Pronunciation
/fɔʂˈvɑɾs.at.tɑ.ʃe/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
fors- + vars- + -attaché
The word 'forsvarsattaché' is a compound noun of French origin. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and consonant cluster resolution, resulting in 'for-svars-at-ta-ché'. Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'rs' cluster is a notable phonological feature.
Definitions
- 1
A military or diplomatic official attached to an embassy to provide expertise on defense matters.
Defense Attaché
“Forsvarsattachéen deltok på møtet.”
“Den norske forsvarsattachéen i Washington.”
syn:Forsvarsrådgiver
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('svars'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, initial onset.. svars — Closed syllable, stressed, contains a consonant cluster.. at — Open syllable, simple structure.. ta — Open syllable, simple structure.. ché — Closed syllable, final vowel, borrowed pronunciation.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel to maximize onsets.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority.
Vowel-to-Vowel Separation
Vowel sequences are separated into distinct syllables.
- The word's foreign origin (French) influences the pronunciation of the final 'é'.
- The 'rs' cluster is often realized as a retroflex approximant /ɻ/.
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