ungdomsfængselsinstitution
Syllables
ungdoms-fængsels-institution
Pronunciation
/ˈuŋˀdomsˌfɛŋˀsɛlsˌɪnstiˈtuːʃɔn/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
ungdoms- + fængsels- + institution
The word 'ungdomsfængselsinstitution' is a Danish compound noun divided into three syllables: 'ungdoms-', 'fængsels-', and 'institution'. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is formed from Old Norse and Latin roots, denoting a youth detention facility. Syllable division follows Danish rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A facility for the detention of young offenders.
Youth detention institution
“Han blev dømt til ophold i en ungdomsfængselsinstitution.”
“Regeringen investerer i flere ungdomsfængselsinstitutioner.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ungdoms-'). A slight secondary stress is present on 'institution'.
Syllables
ungdoms — Stressed syllable, open syllable with a glottal stop.. fængsels — Unstressed syllable, complex onset, open syllable with a glottal stop.. institution — Secondary stress, open syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Danish syllable division prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Stress
Primary stress falls on the first element of a compound word.
- The presence of the stød (glottal stop) can influence perceived syllable boundaries.
- Consonant clusters like /fɛŋ/ and /sɛls/ require careful consideration.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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