utenlandssekretariatat
Syllables
u-ten-lands-se-kre-ta-ri-a-tat
Pronunciation
/ʉːtənˈlɑndsˌsɛkrɛtaˈriːɑt/
Stress
0010110
Morphemes
utenlands + sekre + tariat
The word 'utenlandssekretariat' is divided into nine syllables based on maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun with Germanic and French origins, denoting a foreign secretariat.
Definitions
- 1
A secretariat dealing with foreign affairs.
Foreign Secretariat
“Utenlandssekretariatet behandlet søknaden.”
“Han jobber i utenlandssekretariatet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ri' in 'sekretariat'. Secondary stress is less pronounced on 'lands'.
Syllables
u-ten — Open syllable, initial vowel. Onset: null. Coda: n.. lands — Closed syllable. Onset: l. Coda: nds.. se-kre — Open syllable. Onset: s. Coda: null. Followed by another open syllable.. ta — Open syllable. Onset: t. Coda: null.. ri-a — Open syllable. Onset: r. Coda: null. Followed by another open syllable.. tat — Closed syllable. Onset: t. Coda: t.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'lands').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'ri-a').
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed (e.g., 'tat').
- The word is a compound noun, which influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization, but not the core syllabification.
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