innenriksdepartement
Syllables
in-nen-riks-de-par-te-ment
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnːənˌriksdɛpɑrtmənt/
Stress
0000011
Morphemes
innenriks- + departement
The word 'innenriksdepartement' is divided into seven syllables: in-nen-riks-de-par-te-ment. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-ment'. The word is a compound noun derived from Old Norse, Proto-Germanic, and French/Latin roots. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The government ministry responsible for internal affairs, such as law and order, immigration, and regional development.
Ministry of the Interior
“Innenriksdepartementet vedtok nye lover.”
“Statsråden i Innenriksdepartementet holdt en tale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-ment'. The first syllable 'in' has a secondary stress, but it is much weaker.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. nen — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. riks — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'ks'.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. par — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. te — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ment — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable (e.g., 'riks').
Vowel Boundary
Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a syllable (e.g., 'in', 'nen').
- The 'ks' cluster in 'riks' is treated as part of the onset, a common practice in Nynorsk.
- Vowel length (indicated by double vowels) can influence pronunciation but doesn't directly affect syllable division.
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