människorättskommissarie
Syllables
männ-is-kor-ätts-kom-mis-sa-ri-e
Pronunciation
/mænːɪʃɔˈrɛtːskɔmɪˈsɑːriː/
Stress
001000100
Morphemes
människorätts- + kommiss + -arie
The word 'människorättskommissarie' is a complex Swedish noun divided into nine syllables. Stress falls on the third syllable ('skom'). It's a compound word formed from 'människorätt' (human rights) and 'kommissarie' (commissioner). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus, while accounting for geminate consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A person appointed to investigate and report on human rights issues.
Human rights commissioner
“Människorättskommissarien presenterade sin rapport.”
“Hon är en erfaren människorättskommissarie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('skom'). Swedish stress is generally left-prominent, but can be affected by compound word structure.
Syllables
männ — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant. The double 'n' indicates a geminate consonant.. is — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a sibilant consonant.. kor — Open syllable, containing a rounded vowel and a rhotic consonant.. ätts — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel, a geminate consonant, and a sibilant.. kom — Closed syllable, containing a rounded vowel and a plosive consonant.. mis — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a sibilant consonant.. sa — Open syllable, containing a long, rounded vowel and a sibilant consonant.. ri — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. e — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
människorätts-
Compound, meaning 'human rights', from 'människa' (person) and 'rätt' (right).
kommiss
Borrowed from French 'commissaire', ultimately from Latin 'commissarius', meaning 'commissioner'.
-arie
Borrowed from French '-aire', ultimately from Latin '-arius', forming a noun denoting a person holding an office.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Swedish syllabification generally prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as long as it doesn't violate sonority principles.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus. Vowels are the core of each syllable.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants (double consonants) are treated as a single unit within a syllable, influencing syllable weight and pronunciation.
- The presence of geminate consonants requires careful consideration during syllabification to ensure accurate representation of pronunciation.
- Compound words in Swedish can sometimes exhibit variations in stress placement, but the general rule of left-prominence applies.
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