utarikstjeneste
Syllables
u-ta-riks-tje-nes-te
Pronunciation
/ʉtaˈɾiksˌt͡jɛnəstə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
uta- + rik- + stjeneste
The word 'utarikstjeneste' is a Nynorsk compound noun divided into six syllables: u-ta-riks-tje-nes-te. Primary stress falls on 'riks'. It consists of the prefix 'uta-', the root 'rik-', and the suffix 'stjeneste'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Service or duty performed outside the national realm, often referring to foreign service or international assignments.
Foreign service, overseas duty
“Han meldte seg til utarikstjeneste.”
“Ho har lang erfaring frå utarikstjeneste.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('riks'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, where stress often falls on the second element.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. Unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. riks — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Primary stressed syllable.. tje — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. nes — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. te — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'riks'.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left as the sole element of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains a vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' is crucial and can vary slightly between dialects.
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