utariksminister
Syllables
u-ta-riks-mi-ni-ster
Pronunciation
/ʉtaˈriksmɪnɪstər/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
uta- + riks- + minister
The word 'utariksminister' is a compound noun meaning 'Foreign Minister'. It is divided into six syllables: u-ta-riks-mi-ni-ster, with stress on 'riks'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing. It consists of the prefix 'uta-', the root 'riks-', and the suffix 'minister'.
Definitions
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Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister
“Utariksministeren heldt ein tale.”
“Ho møtte utanriksministeren frå Sverige.”
syn:utanriksråd
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('riks'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root in compound words.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. ta — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. riks — Closed syllable, 'ks' cluster forms the onset, stressed syllable.. mi — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. ni — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. ster — Closed syllable, 'st' cluster forms the onset.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are prioritized at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'riks').
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root in compound nouns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
- The 'ks' cluster is a common and accepted feature of Nynorsk phonology.
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