utenriksmedarbeider
Syllables
u-ten-riks-med-ar-bei-der
Pronunciation
/ʉːtənriksmɛdarˈbæi̯dər/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
utenriks- + medarbeider
The word 'utenriksmedarbeider' is divided into seven syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('med'). The word is a compound noun consisting of the prefix 'utenriks-' and the root 'medarbeider'.
Definitions
- 1
A person employed to work in foreign affairs or international relations.
Foreign correspondent/Foreign affairs officer/International worker
“Han er en erfaren utenriksmedarbeider.”
“Utenriksmedarbeideren rapporterte fra krigssonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('med').
Syllables
u-ten — Open syllable followed by a consonant cluster.. riks — Closed syllable with CVC structure.. med — Closed syllable with CVC structure, primary stress.. ar — Open syllable with VC structure.. bei — Complex syllable with a diphthong.. der — Open syllable with CV structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllable division prioritizes placing consonants with the following vowel.
Vowel Sequence Rule
Vowel sequences are generally divided into separate syllables.
CVC/VC Structure
Syllables are often structured around consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) or vowel-consonant (VC) patterns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
- The 'r' sound can vary between alveolar approximant [ɾ] and a trill [r].
- Consonant cluster simplification is rare but possible in some dialects.
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