utanriksteneste
Syllables
u-tan-rik-ste-ne-ste
Pronunciation
/ʉˈtɑnˌrikstɛnɛstə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
utan- + rik- + -steneste
The word 'utanriksteneste' is syllabified as u-tan-rik-ste-ne-ste, with stress on 'rik'. It's a compound noun meaning 'foreign service', formed from the prefix 'utan-' (without), root 'rik-' (realm), and suffix '-steneste' (service). Syllable division follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants.
Definitions
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Foreign service
Foreign service
“Han jobbar i utanrikstenesta.”
“Ho har lang erfaring frå utanrikstenesta.”
syn:diplomatiant:innenriksteneste
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rik'). This is typical for Nynorsk words of this length and structure.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel as nucleus.. tan — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. rik — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. ste — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ne — Open syllable, nasal onset.. ste — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables are structured to maximize consonant onsets whenever possible.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound as its nucleus.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word is typical for Nynorsk.
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