innenriksdepartement
Syllables
in-nen-riks-de-par-te-ment
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnːənˌriksdɛpɑrtmənt/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
innenriks- + departement
The Norwegian word 'innenriksdepartement' (Ministry of the Interior) is divided into seven syllables (in-nen-riks-de-par-te-ment) with primary stress on the first syllable. It follows Norwegian syllable division rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, and is formed from Old Norse and French roots.
Definitions
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Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of the Interior
“Innenriksdepartementet er ansvarlig for politiet.”
“Statsråden i innenriksdepartementet holdt en tale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, long vowel.. nen — Open syllable.. riks — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. de — Open syllable.. par — Closed syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ment — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onset
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoiding Stranded Consonants
Avoiding leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable when they can be part of an onset.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
- The word's length and compound structure require careful consideration of onset maximization.
- The 'r' sound's potential retroflexion in some dialects doesn't affect the syllabification.
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