utenriksminister
Syllables
u-ten-riks-mi-nis-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈʉːtənˌriksmɪnɪstər/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
uten + riks + minister
The word 'utenriksminister' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: u-ten-riks-mi-nis-ter. The primary stress falls on 'riks'. It consists of the prefix 'uten-', the root 'riks-', and the suffix 'minister'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing rules.
Definitions
- 1
A government minister responsible for foreign affairs.
Foreign Minister
“Utenriksministeren reiste til Berlin.”
“Statsministeren møtte utenriksministeren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('riks'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. riks — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. mi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. nis — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'riks').
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable (e.g., 'u-ten').
- The prefix 'uten-' can be pronounced quickly, potentially leading to vowel reduction.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'riks' (e.g., 'rik') do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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