ntikoruptionsstaatsanwaltschaft
Syllables
nti-ko-rup-ti-ons-staats-an-walts-chaft
Pronunciation
/ˌɛntɪkoʁʊpˈtsi̯oːnsʃtaːtsanˌvaltsʃaft/
Stress
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Morphemes
ent- + Korruption + -s-staats-an-waltschaft
The word 'ntikorruptionsstaatsanwaltschaft' is a complex German compound noun syllabified based on sonority sequencing, onset-rime structure, and compound word rules. It consists of nine syllables with primary stress on '-si-' and secondary stress on '-schaft'. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin and Germanic origins. Its length and multiple linking elements present unique syllabification challenges.
Definitions
- 1
Anti-corruption public prosecutor's office
The office responsible for prosecuting corruption-related crimes.
“Die ntikorruptionsstaatsanwaltschaft hat Ermittlungen eingeleitet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the syllable '-si-' within 'Korruption'. Secondary stress on '-schaft'.
Syllables
nti — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster broken.. ko — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. rup — Closed syllable, consonant following vowel.. ti — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ons — Closed syllable, consonant following vowel.. staats — Closed syllable, consonant following vowel.. an — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. walts — Closed syllable, consonant following vowel.. chaft — Closed syllable, consonant following vowel.
Word Parts
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured around a sonority peak (vowel).
Onset-Rime Structure
German syllables generally follow an onset-rime structure.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken according to the principle of maximal onset.
- The initial 'nt' cluster is unusual but permissible.
- The length and complexity of the word.
- The presence of multiple linking elements.
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