innanriksminister
Syllables
in-nan-riks-mi-nis-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈinnɑnˌriksmɪnɪstər/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
innanriks + minister
The Nynorsk noun 'innanriksminister' (Interior Minister) is divided into six syllables: in-nan-riks-mi-nis-ter, with primary stress on 'riks'. It's a compound word formed from 'innanriks-' and '-minister', following the maximizing onsets rule for syllable division.
Definitions
- 1
The government minister responsible for internal affairs.
Interior Minister
“Innanriksministeren heldt ein tale om tryggleik.”
“Regjeringa diskuterte nye lover med innanriksministeren.”
syn:Indreminister
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'riks' syllable. The stress pattern is relatively weak but noticeable.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. nan — Open syllable, unstressed.. riks — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. nis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximizing Onsets
Syllables are formed by maximizing the number of consonants in the onset.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'riks' (riks vs. rik).
- Compound word structure requiring consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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