statssikkerhedstjenestenss
Syllables
stat-s-sik-ker-hed-stje-nes-tens-s
Pronunciation
/ˈsta̝tˢˌsikːɐˌhe̝ðstjæːnəsˌtenˀs/
Stress
101010101
Morphemes
stat, sikkerhed, tjeneste + s (genitive)
The word 'statssikkerhedstjenestens' is a complex Danish noun in the genitive case. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, resulting in nine syllables. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sik'). The word is a compound of 'stat', 'sikkerhed', and 'tjeneste' with genitive suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The security service of the state.
The state security service
“Statssikkerhedstjenestens opgaver er hemmelige.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'sik' (/sikː/). Danish stress is generally fixed on the first syllable of the root word, but compounding and inflection can shift it.
Syllables
stat — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. s — Closed syllable, genitive marker.. sik — Closed syllable, stressed.. ker — Open syllable.. hed — Closed syllable.. stje — Open syllable, complex consonant cluster.. nes — Closed syllable.. tens — Closed syllable, genitive marker.. s — Closed syllable, genitive marker.
Word Parts
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.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.
Genitive 's'
The genitive 's' is typically a separate syllable.
- The word is a compound noun, which can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but the established rules of Danish phonology provide a clear breakdown.
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