legationssekreterares
Syllables
le-ga-tions-sek-re-te-ra-res
Pronunciation
/lɛɡaˈt͡siɔːnˌsɛkːɛˈtɛːraːrɛs/
Stress
01001001
Morphemes
legations- + sekreterar- + -es
The word 'legationssekreterares' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'legation secretary's'. It is divided into eight syllables: le-ga-tions-sek-re-te-ra-res, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix, a Swedish root, and a genitive suffix. Syllabification follows standard Swedish rules of dividing before vowels and accommodating consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The secretary of a legation (diplomatic mission).
Legation secretary's
“Legationssekreterares uppgifter inkluderar...”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('se' in 'sekreterare'). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable of the root, but can shift in longer words.
Syllables
le — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ga — Open syllable, part of the prefix.. tions — Closed syllable, part of the prefix, contains a consonant cluster.. sek — Closed syllable, beginning of the root.. re — Open syllable, part of the root.. te — Open syllable, part of the root.. ra — Open syllable, part of the root.. res — Closed syllable, genitive suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority, but Swedish allows for complex clusters within a syllable.
Morpheme Boundary
Morpheme boundaries often coincide with syllable boundaries.
- The 'rs' consonant cluster at the end of the word is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- The 'tions' cluster is also common and follows standard rules.
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