utenriksredaksjon
Syllables
u-ten-riks-re-daks-jon
Pronunciation
/ʉːtənriksrɛdɑksjɔn/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
uten + riks + redaksjon
The Norwegian word *utenriksredaksjon* is divided into six syllables: u-ten-riks-re-daks-jon. The primary stress falls on the 're-daks' syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, with origins in Old Norse and Latin. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel-centric division.
Definitions
- 1
A department or team responsible for covering foreign news and international affairs.
Foreign news desk, foreign affairs department
“Journalistene i utenriksredaksjonen jobber døgnet rundt.”
“Hun er sjef for utenriksredaksjonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 're-daks' syllable. Norwegian stress generally falls on the first of two syllables or the second to last syllable in longer words.
Syllables
u-ten — Open syllable, initial vowel. First syllable.. riks — Closed syllable, consonant ending. Second syllable.. re-daks — Open syllable, followed by a closed syllable. Third and fourth syllables.. jon — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel.
Vowel-Centric Division
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabic structure.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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