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utariksminister

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

utariksminister

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 1

    Foreign Minister

    Foreign Minister

    Utariksministeren heldt ein tale.

    Ho møtte utanriksministeren frå Sverige.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('riks'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root in compound words.

Syllables

6
u/ʉ/
ta/ta/
riks/riks/
mi/mɪ/
ni/nɪ/
ster/stər/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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