utenriksdekning
Syllables
u-ten-riks-dek-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈʉːtənˌriksˈdɛkːniŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
uten + riks + dekning
The word 'utenriksdekning' is divided into five syllables: u-ten-riks-dek-ning. The primary stress falls on 'riks'. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'uten', the root 'riks', and the suffix 'dekning'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Coverage of foreign affairs; foreign news coverage.
Foreign coverage
“Utenriksdekningen i NRK er omfattende.”
“Vi trenger mer utenriksdekning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('riks'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. riks — Closed syllable, consonant-final, stressed.. dek — Closed syllable, consonant-final, long vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are preferred at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'riks').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Stress-Timing
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect perceived boundaries.
- The 'ks' cluster is generally treated as a single onset to avoid a syllable starting with a single 's'.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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