utenriksforbindelse
Syllables
u-ten-riks-for-bin-del-se
Pronunciation
/ʉːtənriksfɔrˈbinːdelsə/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
uten- + riks- + -forbindelse
The word 'utenriksforbindelse' is a compound noun in Norwegian, syllabified as u-ten-riks-for-bin-del-se, with primary stress on 'riks'. It's composed of several morphemes with Old Norse origins, and its syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
Foreign relations; the way one country manages its dealings with other countries.
Foreign relations
“Norge har gode utenriksforbindelser med mange land.”
“Regjeringen arbeider for å styrke utenriksforbindelsene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('riks'). Norwegian typically stresses the first syllable of compound words, but longer compounds can shift the stress.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. riks — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda, stressed syllable.. for — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. bin — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda, long vowel.. del — Closed syllable, consonant onset and coda.. se — Open syllable, vowel sound.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets if pronounceable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are often determined by the individual morphemes within a compound word.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' may exist, but do not significantly affect syllable division.
- The length of the word and its compound structure influence stress placement.
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