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forretningshemmelighedernes

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8 syllables
27 characters
Danish
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8syllables

forretningshemligedernes

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

for-ret-nings-hem-li-ge-der-nes

Pronunciation

/fɔˈʁetːningsˌhæmliˈɡeːðɐnes/

Stress

01000101

Morphemes

forretnings- + hemmelig- + -hedernes

The word 'forretningshemmelighedernes' is a complex Danish noun divided into eight syllables based on onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles. The primary stress falls on the third syllable of the root. It consists of a prefix denoting 'business', a root meaning 'secret', and a genitive plural suffix. The word refers to 'the business secrets'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The business secrets.

    The business secrets.

    “Beskyttelsen af forretningshemmelighedernes er afgørende.”

    syn:Virksomhedshemmeligheder
    ant:Offentlig information

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('heds-') of the root 'hemmeligheder'. Danish stress is generally fixed on the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, it can shift.

Syllables

8
for/fɔʁ/
ret/ˈʁetː/
nings/nɪŋs/
hem/hæm/
li/li/
ge/ɡeː/
der/ðɐ/
nes/nes/

for — Open syllable, onset consonant /f/, vowel /ɔ/, coda consonant /ʁ/.. ret — Closed syllable, onset consonant /ʁ/, vowel /e/, coda consonant /t/. Primary stress.. nings — Closed syllable, onset consonant /n/, vowel /ɪ/, coda consonant cluster /ŋs/.. hem — Open syllable, onset consonant /h/, vowel /æ/, coda consonant /m/.. li — Open syllable, onset consonant /l/, vowel /i/.. ge — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɡ/, long vowel /eː/.. der — Open syllable, onset consonant /ð/, vowel /ɐ/.. nes — Closed syllable, onset consonant /n/, vowel /e/, coda consonant /s/. Primary stress on this syllable.

Word Parts

pre

forretnings-

Derived from 'forretning' (business), denoting the sphere of business.

root

hemmelig-

Meaning 'secret', from Old Norse 'heimligr'.

suf

-hedernes

Genitive plural ending, indicating possession and plurality.

Similar Words

virk­som­heds­ledel­senin­for­ma­t­sjons­sik­ker­hedpro­duk­tions­om­kost­nin­ger

Onset Maximization

Danish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.

Sonority Sequencing

Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.

  • The pronunciation of /ʁ/ (the Danish 'r') can vary regionally, potentially affecting the perceived syllable boundaries.
  • The genitive plural '-nes' is a common suffix and doesn't present a major syllabification issue.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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