utanrikskorrespondent
Syllables
u-tan-riks-kor-res-pon-dent
Pronunciation
/ʉːtɑnˈrikskɔrːɛspɔndɛnt/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
utanriks + korrespondent
The word 'utanrikskorrespondent' is syllabified as u-tan-riks-kor-res-pon-dent, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun composed of the prefix 'utanriks' (foreign) and the root 'korrespondent' (correspondent). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A journalist who reports from a foreign country.
Foreign correspondent
“Han er ein erfaren utanrikskorrespondent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pon'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. tan — Closed syllable, onset 't', coda 'n'. riks — Closed syllable, onset 'r', coda 'ks'. kor — Open syllable, onset 'k', geminate 'r'. res — Closed syllable, onset 'r', coda 's'. pon — Closed syllable, onset 'p', coda 'n'. dent — Closed syllable, onset 'd', coda 'nt'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'riks', 'kor').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'tan', 'dent').
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary regionally, but the syllable division remains consistent.
- Geminate consonants (double 'r') are phonemically significant and affect syllable weight.
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