utenriksstasjon
Syllables
u-ten-riks-sta-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈʉːtənˌriksstaːʃɔn/
Stress
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Morphemes
uten + riks + stasjon
The word 'utenriksstasjon' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: u-ten-riks-sta-sjon. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sta'). The word consists of a prefix 'uten', a root 'riks', and a suffix 'stasjon'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Definitions
- 1
A station or office representing a country abroad; a foreign embassy or consulate.
Foreign station, foreign post
“Den norske utenriksstasjonen i Berlin er viktig.”
“Han jobber på utenriksstasjonen.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sta'), which is the penultimate syllable. The first and second syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
u-ten — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a long vowel and a consonant cluster.. riks — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant cluster and a short vowel.. sta-sjon — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
uten
Old Norse origin, meaning 'without' or 'foreign'. Functions as a locative/origin prefix.
riks
Old Norse origin, meaning 'realm', 'power', 'national'. Forms the core meaning related to the state.
stasjon
Borrowed from French 'station', ultimately from Latin 'statio'. Functions as a noun suffix denoting a place or office.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable to create a more natural phonetic grouping.
Vowel-Centric
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, ensuring a clear phonetic distinction between syllables.
Penultimate Stress
In many Nynorsk words, the primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'ks' cluster is treated as a single onset, which is standard in Norwegian.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel length and consonant clusters, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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