generalsekretær
Syllables
ge-ne-ral-se-kre-tær
Pronunciation
/ɡɛnəralsɛkrɛˈtæːr/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
general- + sekretær
The word 'generalsekretær' is divided into six syllables based on maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a compound noun with Latin and French origins.
Definitions
- 1
The chief administrative officer of an organization or association.
General Secretary
“Generalsekretæren holdt en tale.”
“Hun er generalsekretær i organisasjonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tær'). Norwegian is a stress-timed language.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. ne — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. ral — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. se — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. kre — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tær — Closed syllable, long vowel due to following 'r'.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- The 'r' following a vowel can create a long vowel and influence syllable structure.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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