interdepartemental
Syllables
in-ter-de-par-te-men-tal
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərdeːpar.təˈmen.tɑːl/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
inter- + departement- + -al
The word 'interdepartemental' is divided into seven syllables (in-ter-de-par-te-men-tal) with primary stress on the third syllable ('par'). It's a loanword with Latin roots, functioning as an adjective. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering, but is influenced by its foreign origin.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving multiple departments.
Interdepartmental
“Et interdepartementalt utvalg ble nedsatt.”
“Vi trenger et interdepartementalt samarbeid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('par'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but loanwords can deviate.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, stressed.. par — Closed syllable, primary stress.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tal — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'de-par-').
Vowel Centering
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The word's foreign origin allows for some pronunciation and syllable division flexibility.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may affect the precise phonetic realization.
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