läkemedelsmyndigheter
Syllables
lä-ke-me-del-s-myn-di-ghe-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛːkəmɛdɛlsˌmʏnːdɪˈɡɛːtɛr/
Stress
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Morphemes
läke-medel-myndi- + -s-ghete-r
The word 'läkemedelsmyndigheter' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets, with primary stress on the third syllable. The word consists of multiple morphemes indicating medicine and authority, with grammatical suffixes for connection, pluralization, and definiteness.
Definitions
- 1
The authorities responsible for regulating medicines.
Medicine authorities
“Läkemedelsmyndigheterna godkände det nya läkemedlet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('me'), secondary stress on the eighth syllable ('ghe').
Syllables
lä — Open syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, primary stressed.. del — Open syllable, unstressed.. s — Closed syllable, unstressed.. myn — Closed syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. ghe — Open syllable, secondary stressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to include as many initial consonants as possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the second syllable in compounds.
- Potential elision of 's' in rapid speech.
- Long consonants influence syllable weight.
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