utenriksredakssjon
Syllables
u-ten-riks-re-daks-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈʉːtənˌriksrɛdɑkʃɔn/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
uten + riks + redaksjon
The word 'utenriksredaksjon' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: u-ten-riks-re-daks-sjon. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('re-daks'). It consists of a prefix 'uten-', a root 'riks-', and a root/suffix 'redaksjon'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The editorial department dealing with foreign affairs.
Foreign news desk/department
“Journalistane i utenriksredaksjonen følgjer nøye med på utviklinga.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('re-daks'). Nynorsk stress is generally flatter, but compound nouns often have a slight emphasis on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable.
Syllables
u-ten — Open syllable, initial vowel. The 'u' is a long vowel.. riks — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster 'ks'. The 'i' is a short vowel.. re-daks — Open syllable, stressed syllable. 'e' is a short vowel.. sjon — Closed syllable, final syllable. 'o' is a short vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant-vowel (CV) structures whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to the word's structure.
- The 'ks' consonant cluster is common and doesn't affect syllable division.
- The 'r' is a rhotic consonant and can appear in both onsets and codas.
- Nynorsk generally has a flatter stress pattern than other languages, but compound nouns often have a slight emphasis on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable.
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