utenrikstjenestemann
Syllables
u-ten-riks-tje-ne-ste-mann
Pronunciation
/ʉːtənˈriːksˌtjæːnəstəˌmɑnː/
Stress
1000000
Morphemes
uten + rik + stjenestemann
The Norwegian word 'utenrikstjenestemann' (foreign service officer) is syllabified as u-ten-riks-tje-ne-ste-mann, with primary stress on the first syllable. The division follows onset maximization and vowel center rules, reflecting the compound structure of the word. It's a noun with a clear morphemic breakdown tracing back to Old Norse origins.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('u-'). Subsequent syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, stressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. riks — Closed syllable, moderately stressed.. tje — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. ste — Open syllable, unstressed.. mann — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words.
- The genitive -s- is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, and the syllable division reflects the individual morphemes.
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