statssikkerhedstjenesterne
Syllables
stat-s-sik-ker-hed-stje-nes-ter-ne
Pronunciation
/ˈsta̝tˢsɪ̝kʰæːɐ̯ˌhe̝ðstjɛːnəsˌtɛːnə/
Stress
100000000
Morphemes
stat + sikker + hedstjenesterne
The word 'statssikkerhedstjenesterne' is a Danish noun meaning 'the state security services'. It's syllabified as stat-s-sik-ker-hed-stje-nes-ter-ne, with stress on the first syllable. It's a compound word with a clear syllable structure based on maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The state security services
The state security services
“Statssikkerhedstjenesterne overvåger potentielle trusler.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('stat-'), as is typical in Danish. Subsequent syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
stat — Stressed, open syllable with a consonant cluster onset.. s — Short, unstressed syllable, functioning as a connecting vowel.. sik — Unstressed, open syllable with a consonant cluster onset.. ker — Unstressed, open syllable.. hed — Unstressed, open syllable.. stje — Unstressed, open syllable with a consonant cluster onset.. nes — Unstressed, open syllable.. ter — Unstressed, open syllable.. ne — Unstressed, open syllable, definite plural article.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are retained as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
First Syllable Stress
Danish generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
- The compound nature of the word could lead to alternative interpretations, but the onset maximization rule and consistent stress pattern provide a clear division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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