utenrikskommentar
Syllables
u-ten-riks-kom-men-tar
Pronunciation
/ˈʉːtənˌrikskɔmːɛntɑr/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
uten + riks + kommentar
The word *utenrikskommentar* is a compound noun meaning 'foreign affairs commentary'. It is divided into six syllables: u-ten-riks-kom-men-tar, with primary stress on 'kom'. The word is composed of the prefix 'uten-', the root 'riks-', and the root 'kommentar'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and compound word rules.
Definitions
- 1
A comment or commentary on foreign affairs.
Foreign affairs commentary
“Han las ein skarp utenrikskommentar i avisa.”
“Analytikaren gav ein grundig utenrikskommentar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'kom' syllable (the first syllable of 'kommentar'). The stress pattern is relatively even, with a slight emphasis on the final syllable.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant.. riks — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster.. kom — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. men — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. tar — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are overly complex.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each morpheme in a compound word is treated as a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation and syllabification may exist, but the analysis reflects the standard Nynorsk form.
- The retroflexion of 'r' can vary depending on dialect.
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