kommunikationsdirektören
Syllables
kom-mu-ni-ka-tions-di-rek-tö-ren
Pronunciation
/kɔmʏnɪkaˈt͡siɔːnsdiˈrɛkˌtœːrən/
Stress
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Morphemes
kommunikation, direktör + -s, -en
The word 'kommunikationsdirektören' is a compound noun divided into nine syllables based on Swedish syllabification rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei. Stress falls on the 'tions' syllable. It's morphologically composed of a Latin-derived root ('kommunikation'), a German-derived root ('direktör'), and grammatical suffixes. Syllable division is consistent with similar complex Swedish words.
Definitions
- 1
The person responsible for managing the communication activities of an organization.
The communications director
“Kommunikationsdirektören höll en presskonferens.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'tions' (ka-mu-ni-ka-**tions**-di-rek-tö-ren). Swedish stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root word. In compounds, the stress tends to fall on the root of the final component.
Syllables
kom — Open syllable, initial consonant.. mu — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. ni — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. ka — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. tions — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster at the end.. di — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. rek — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tö — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. ren — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish 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 permissible, but are often broken up based on sonority.
Compound Word Stress
Stress generally falls on the first syllable of the final root in a compound word.
- The genitive -s and definite article -en are often treated as separate syllables, even though they are clitics.
- The pronunciation of vowels can vary slightly depending on regional dialects.
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