kriminalavdelningarna
Syllables
kri-mi-nal-av-del-ning-ar-na
Pronunciation
/krɪmɪˈnalavdɛlˌnɪŋarna/
Stress
00100000
Morphemes
krim- + inal- + -arna
The word 'kriminalavdelningarna' is a Swedish noun meaning 'the criminal departments'. It's divided into eight syllables: kri-mi-nal-av-del-ning-ar-na, with stress on the third syllable ('av'). It's a compound word with Latin roots and Swedish suffixes, following standard Swedish syllabification rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel centrality.
Definitions
- 1
the criminal departments
the criminal departments
“Kriminalavdelningarna arbetar hårt för att lösa fallen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('av'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
kri — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. mi — Open syllable, simple onset.. nal — Closed syllable, simple onset.. av — Open syllable, simple onset, stressed.. del — Open syllable, simple onset.. ning — Closed syllable, simple onset.. ar — Open syllable, simple onset.. na — Open syllable, simple onset.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority hierarchy.
- The definite plural suffix '-arna' is a common feature of Swedish nouns.
- The compound structure is typical of Swedish noun formation.
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