krigskkorrespondentens
Syllables
kri-gsk-kor-res-pon-dent-ens
Pronunciation
/ˈkriːɡskɔrːɛsˌpɔndɛntɛnːs/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
krigs- + korrespondent- + -ens
The word 'krigskorrespondentens' is syllabified as kri-gsk-kor-res-pon-dent-ens, with primary stress on 'kor'. It's a compound noun in the genitive singular, formed from 'krigs-' (war), 'korrespondent-' (correspondent), and '-ens' (possessive suffix). Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle and allows for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The possessive form of 'war correspondent'.
The war correspondent's
“Jag träffade krigskorrespondentens fru.”
syn:krigsreporterns
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kor').
Syllables
kri — Open syllable, onset 'kr', rime 'i'. gsk — Closed syllable, onset 'gsk', rime null. kor — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'or'. res — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'es'. pon — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'on'. dent — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ent'. ens — Closed syllable, onset 'e', rime 'ns'
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus (rime) preceded by one or more consonants (onset).
Consonant Cluster Permissibility
Swedish allows for complex consonant clusters within syllables, as long as they are phonotactically permissible.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllable boundaries generally occur between vowels.
- The word's length and compounding nature require careful application of the onset-rime principle.
- The genitive suffix '-ens' is a common ending and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
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