etterretningsfolk
Syllables
et-ter-ret-nings-folk
Pronunciation
/ˈætːərˌrɛtnɪŋsˌfɔlk/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
etter + retnings + folk
The Norwegian word 'etterretningsfolk' is divided into five syllables: et-ter-ret-nings-folk. It's a compound noun with stress on the first syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing principles. The morphemic breakdown reveals Old Norse origins for all components.
Definitions
- 1
Intelligence officers, intelligence personnel.
Intelligence officers/personnel
“De norske etterretningsfolkene jobber hardt for å beskytte landet.”
“Etterretningsfolk samler informasjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('et-'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
et — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a short vowel and a single consonant.. ter — Closed syllable. Contains a short vowel and two consonants.. ret — Closed syllable. Contains a short vowel and two consonants.. nings — Closed syllable. Contains a short vowel and three consonants.. folk — Closed syllable. Contains a short vowel and two consonants.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within the syllable.
- The *rtn* consonant cluster is relatively uncommon but permissible in Norwegian.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly affect syllable division.
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