kriminalkommissaries
Syllables
kri-mi-nal-kom-mis-sa-ries
Pronunciation
/krɪmɪˈnal kɔmɪsːaˌriːs/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
kriminal- + kommiss- + -arie-s
The word 'kriminalkommissaries' is divided into seven syllables based on Swedish syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nal'). The word is a noun in the genitive singular, meaning 'of the detective'.
Definitions
- 1
of a detective/police commissioner
of the detective
“Kriminalkommissaries undersökning var noggrann.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nal'). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable of the root, but can shift in compounds.
Syllables
kri — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. mi — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. nal — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. kom — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. mis — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. sa — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ries — Closed syllable, consonant coda, genitive marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowels. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Onset and Coda
Consonants preceding the vowel form the onset, and consonants following the vowel form the coda.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless absolutely necessary.
- The genitive '-s' can sometimes be attached to the preceding syllable, but is often treated as a separate syllable.
- Vowel length can vary slightly depending on regional dialects.
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