utanrikstenest
Syllables
u-tan-riks-te-nest
Pronunciation
/ʉˈtanˌriksˈtenest/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
utan- + riks- + -tenest
The word 'utanrikstenest' is divided into five syllables: u-tan-riks-te-nest. It's a compound noun with stress on the penultimate syllable 'riks'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules regarding consonant clusters and open/closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Foreign service, diplomatic service
Foreign service, diplomatic service
“Han jobbar i utanrikstenesten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'riks'.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, single vowel.. tan — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. riks — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster.. te — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nest — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally begin with a consonant or vowel. Single vowels form a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
- The 'riks' syllable with the 'ks' cluster is a potential edge case, but common in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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