donaureguleringskommisjon
Syllables
do-nau-re-gu-le-rings-kom-mi-sjon
Pronunciation
/doˈnaʊ̯ʁeɡuːleːʁɪŋsˌkɔmɪˈʃoːn/
Stress
100000000
Morphemes
donauregulering, kommission + -s
The word 'donaureguleringskommission' is a Danish compound noun. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel centering principles, resulting in 'do-nau-re-gu-le-rings-kom-mi-sjon'. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is composed of 'Donau', 'regulering', and 'kommission' with a genitive suffix '-s'.
Definitions
- 1
The commission responsible for regulating the Danube River.
Danube River Regulation Commission
“Donaureguleringskommissionen mødes regelmæssigt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('do-'). Danish stress is generally weak, so the difference in prominence is subtle.
Syllables
do — Open syllable, stressed.. nau — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. re — Open syllable.. gu — Open syllable, long vowel.. le — Open syllable, long vowel.. rings — Closed syllable, contains nasal consonant.. kom — Closed syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. sjon — Closed syllable, long vowel.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Danish prioritizes placing as many consonants as possible into the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification generally respects the boundaries of the constituent morphemes within a compound.
- The genitive '-s' can be pronounced as a weak schwa or elided in rapid speech, but remains a separate syllable for orthographic syllabification.
- Uvular 'r' pronunciation [ʁ] is common.
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