utenriksavdeling
Syllables
u-ten-riks-av-del-ing
Pronunciation
/ʉːtənriksavdɛliŋ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
uten- + riks- + -avdeling
The Norwegian word 'utenriksavdeling' (foreign department) is divided into six syllables (u-ten-riks-av-del-ing) with stress on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from Old Norse morphemes, and its syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-centric syllable structure.
Definitions
- 1
A department dealing with foreign affairs; a foreign affairs department.
Foreign department
“Hun jobber i utenriksavdelingen.”
“Utenriksavdelingen har mange ansatte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ten'). Norwegian compound words often stress the second element.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. riks — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. av — Open syllable, vowel sound.. del — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Compound words often stress the second element.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
- The word functions solely as a noun, so syllabification and stress remain consistent.
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