utanriksdepartement
Syllables
u-tan-riks-de-par-te-ment
Pronunciation
/ʉːˈtɑnˌriksdɛpɑrtmɛnt/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
utanriks + departement
The word 'utanriksdepartement' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: u-tan-riks-de-par-te-ment. The primary stress falls on 'riks'. The word is composed of the prefix 'utanriks' (foreign) and the root 'departement' (department). Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The ministry responsible for foreign affairs.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Han arbeider i utanriksdepartementet.”
“Utanriksdepartementet har gitt ut ein pressemelding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'riks'. The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. tan — Closed syllable, onset 't', coda 'n'. riks — Closed syllable, onset 'r', coda 'ks', stressed syllable.. de — Open syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'e'. par — Open syllable, onset 'p', vowel 'a'. te — Open syllable, onset 't', vowel 'e'. ment — Closed syllable, onset 'm', coda 'nt'
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters (like 'riks', 'ment') are kept together at the beginning of a syllable to create a stronger onset.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless absolutely necessary, as seen in 'tan' and 'riks'.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds, creating distinct vowel nuclei.
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary regionally.
- The 'd' in 'departement' may be weakened or elided in rapid speech.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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