utenriksministerium
Syllables
u-ten-riks-mi-nis-te-ri-um
Pronunciation
/ˈʉːtənˌriksmɪnɪstɛːriʊm/
Stress
10000000
Morphemes
uten + riks + ministerium
The word 'utenriksministerium' is syllabified as u-ten-riks-mi-nis-te-ri-um, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, following Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel peak. Syllabification is consistent with similar Norwegian words.
Definitions
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Utenriksministeriet arbeider for fred.”
“Representanten møtte i Utenriksministeriet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('u-'). Subsequent syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, stressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. riks — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. nis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. um — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable to create a stronger onset.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided based on the constituent morphemes, while still adhering to the onset maximization rule.
- The 'ks' cluster is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
- The 'ri' sequence does not pose a syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are minimal and do not affect syllable division.
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