utenlandssekretariat
Syllables
u-ten-lands-se-kre-ta-ri-at
Pronunciation
/ʉːtənˈlandsˌsɛkrɛtaˈriːɑt/
Stress
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Morphemes
utenlands- + sekre- + -tariat
The word 'utenlandssekretariat' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables (u-ten-lands-se-kre-ta-ri-at) with primary stress on the third syllable ('ta-ri'). It consists of a prefix ('utenlands-'), a root ('sekre-'), and a suffix ('-tariat'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A secretariat dealing with foreign affairs.
Foreign Secretariat
“Utenlandssekretariatet behandlet søknaden.”
“Hun jobber i utenlandssekretariatet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ta-ri'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
u-ten — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. lands — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. se-kre — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ta-ri — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. at — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division generally favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- Complex consonant clusters can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but the onset maximization principle is generally followed.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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