informationdepartement
Syllables
in-for-ma-ti-on-de-par-te-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnfɔrmaˈt͡siːɔnˌdɛparˈtɛmɛn/
Stress
010110111
Morphemes
information + departement + s
The word 'informationsdepartement' is a compound noun syllabified as 'in-for-ma-ti-on-de-par-te-ment', with primary stress on 'te'. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix/root 'information' and another Latin-derived root 'departement', connected by a Swedish linking morpheme 's'. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A department responsible for providing information.
Information department
“Han arbetar på informationsdepartementet.”
“Informationsdepartementet ansvarar för all kommunikation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'te' syllable of 'departement'. Secondary stress on the 'ti' syllable of 'information'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. for — Open syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. ti — Open syllable, long vowel.. on — Closed syllable.. de — Open syllable, secondary stress.. par — Open syllable.. te — Open syllable, primary stress.. ment — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
information
From Latin 'informatio', meaning 'giving form to the mind'. Functions as the core concept.
departement
From French, ultimately from Latin 'departimentum', meaning 'division'. Functions as the department part of the compound.
s
Swedish genitive/linking morpheme connecting the two noun parts.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Syllables attempt to include as many initial consonants as possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification occurs within each component of the compound word before combining them.
- The presence of consonant clusters requires careful application of onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences the syllabification process.
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