etterretningsorgan
Syllables
et-ter-ret-nings-or-gan
Pronunciation
/ˈættərˌrɛtnɪŋsɔrˈɡɑːn/
Stress
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Morphemes
etter- + retning- + -s
The Norwegian word 'etterretningsorgan' (intelligence agency) is divided into six syllables: et-ter-ret-nings-or-gan. Primary stress falls on 'ret', and secondary stress on 'gan'. The word is a compound noun with a prefix ('etter-'), root ('retning-'), and suffix ('-s'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels.
Definitions
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Intelligence agency
Intelligence agency
“Det norske etterretningsorganet overvåker utenlandsk aktivitet.”
“Etterretningsorganet har samlet inn viktig informasjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ret'). Secondary stress on the final syllable ('gan').
Syllables
et — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, part of the prefix.. ret — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. nings — Closed syllable, contains a genitive suffix.. or — Open syllable, part of the root.. gan — Closed syllable, secondary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
- Norwegian allows some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters, but the presented division is the most common.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but generally do not affect syllable division.
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